How to Pronounce "preyed"
word
ˈpɹeɪd
PRAYD
pɹˈeɪd
PRAYD
Definition
To have hunted, killed, or eaten another animal for food, or to have taken advantage of someone weaker.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹeɪd
British English
pɹˈeɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
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PRAYD
UK
PRAYD
Listen in Context
The lion preyed on the zebra.
Wolves once preyed on deer in this forest.
The fraudster preyed on elderly people.
Scammers have preyed on thousands of victims online.