How to pronounce definiendum
Say it like dih-fin-ee-EN-dum. Definiendum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN).
- dih
- fin
- ee
- EN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Definiendum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- finGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of definiendum
American and British speakers say definiendum in essentially the same way: /dɪˌfɪniˈɛndəm/ in the US and /dɪˌfɪniˈɛndəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-fin-ee-EN-dum.
What does definiendum mean?
- The term (word or phrase) defined in a definition (whether inside a sentence, as a dictionary entry, or otherwise).
Where does definiendum come from?
Borrowed from Latin dēfīniendum, gerund of dēfīniō.
Words that rhyme with definiendum
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Questions about saying definiendum
How do you pronounce definiendum?
Say dih-fin-ee-EN-dum. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌfɪniˈɛndəm/. In British English it is /dɪˌfɪniˈɛndəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in definiendum?
Definiendum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN). Broken into parts: dih · fin · ee · EN · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say definiendum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌfɪniˈɛndəm/ and the British form is /dɪˌfɪniˈɛndəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.