How to Pronounce "premeditated"
word
pɹiˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪd
pree-MED-uh-tay-tid
pɹɪmˈɛdɪtˌeɪtɪd
pri-MED-i-tay-tid
Definition
If something is premeditated, it is planned or thought about before it happens, rather than being spontaneous. Often used about crimes or actions that are carefully prepared in advance.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪd
British English
pɹɪmˈɛdɪtˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-MED-uh-tay-tid
UK
pri-MED-i-tay-tid
Listen in Context
The crime was premeditated by the suspect.
It was a premeditated attack.
The judge said the actions were premeditated.
He was found guilty of premeditated murder, not just a crime of passion.