How to pronounce denominated
Say it like dih-NOM-uh-nay-tid. Denominated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM).
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- dih
- NOM
- uh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denominated 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of denominated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-NOM-uh-nay-tid.
What does denominated mean?
- simple past and past participle of denominate How to pronounce denominate“The bills were denominated in dollars.”
Questions about saying denominated
How do you pronounce denominated?
Say dih-NOM-uh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnɑməˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈnɒməˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denominated?
Denominated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM). Broken into parts: dih · NOM · uh · nay · tid.
Is denominated 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 /dɪˈnɒməˌneɪtɪd/ (dih-NOM-uh-nay-tid).