predator

/ˈprɛdətər/

Syllables pred·a·tor

Stress PRED-a-tor

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɛ/

short e

da

/də/

schwa

tor

/tər/

r-sound

Meaning

an animal or person that hunts and kills others for food or gain

Sound Reference

💡

pre=/prɛ/(press) + da=/də/(Canada) + tor=/tər/(actor)

Example

The lion is a powerful predator in the wild.