How to Pronounce "preordained"
word
ˌpɹiɔɹˈdeɪnd
pree-or-DAYND
pɹɪɔːdˈeɪnd
pri-awr-DAYND
Definition
If something is preordained, it is decided or fixed in advance, often by fate, destiny, or a higher power, so it seems inevitable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹiɔɹˈdeɪnd
British English
pɹɪɔːdˈeɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-or-DAYND
UK
pri-awr-DAYND
Listen in Context
Some people believe that their lives are preordained.
They felt that the meeting was preordained.
The story describes a hero following his preordained fate.
Was it just luck, or was this all preordained?