How to Pronounce Preordained

To pronounce "preordained", say PREORD-ain-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PREORD-ain-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “preordained”

"preordained" has 3 syllables: preord-ain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does preordained mean?

verb

  1. To determine the fate of something in advance.

adjective

  1. Determined in advance; predestined

Synonyms

foreordainpredestinepredetermine

Words that rhyme with preordained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplainedobtaineddrainedattainedunconstrainedingrained

Related words

predestineforeordainpredeterminedpredefinedappointedpredestinedforeordainedpredestinate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preordained"?▾

"Preordained" has 3 syllables: preord · ain · ed.

What does "preordained" mean?▾

Preordained: To determine the fate of something in advance.

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