predatory

/ˈprɛdətɔːri/

Syllables pre·da·to·ry

Stress PRE-da-to-ry

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɛ/

short e

da

/də/

schwa

to

/tɔː/

long o

ry

/ri/

y vowel i

Meaning

seeking to exploit or prey on others; relating to predators

Sound Reference

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pre=/prɛ/(pretty) + da=/də/(about) + to=/tɔː/(taught) + ry=/ri/(story)

Example

The documentary exposed predatory business practices.