How to pronounce denominate
Say it like dih-NOM-ih-nayt. Denominate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM).
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- dih
- NOM
- ih
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denominate 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.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of denominate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-NOM-ih-nayt.
What does denominate mean?
- To name; to designate.
- To express in a denomination (i.e., a monetary unit).“Oil is denominated in dollars, so changes in the strength of the dollar affect oil prices everywhere.”
Where does denominate come from?
Inherited from Middle English denominat(e) (“named, called”), borrowed from Latin dēnōminātus, perfect passive participle of dēnōminō, see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3).
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Questions about saying denominate
How do you pronounce denominate?
Say dih-NOM-ih-nayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnɑmɪneɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denominate?
Denominate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM). Broken into parts: dih · NOM · ih · nayt.
Is denominate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/ (dih-NOM-ih-nayt).