How to pronounce denomination
Say it like dih-naw-muh-NAY-shun. Denomination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- dih
- naw
- muh
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denomination 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.
- nawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of denomination
American and British speakers say denomination in essentially the same way: /dɪˌnɔməˈneɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-nom-ih-NAY-shun.
What does denomination mean?
- The act of naming or designating.
- That by which anything is denominated or styled; an epithet; a name, designation, or title; especially, a general name indicating a class of like individuals.
- A class, or society of individuals, called by the same name; a subdivision of a religion.“She follows the Ahmadiyya denomination of Islam.”
Where does denomination come from?
From Middle English denominacioun, from Old French denominacion, from Latin dēnōminātiō.
Words that rhyme with denomination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of denomination.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying denomination
How do you pronounce denomination?
Say dih-naw-muh-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌnɔməˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denomination?
Denomination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: dih · naw · muh · NAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say denomination the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌnɔməˈneɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.