How to Pronounce "predation"
word
pɹəˈdeɪʃən
pruh-DAY-shun
pɹɪdˈeɪʃən
prid-AY-shun
Definition
Predation is the act of one animal hunting, catching, and eating another animal for food. It is an important process in nature for balancing populations in ecosystems.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈdeɪʃən
British English
pɹɪdˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-DAY-shun
UK
prid-AY-shun
Listen in Context
Lions rely on predation to survive in the wild.
Predation helps control the number of animals in an ecosystem.
Birds often experience predation from snakes and mammals.
Without predation, some animal populations would grow too large.