How to pronounce denominator
Say it like dih-NOM-uh-nay-ter. Denominator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM).
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- dih
- NOM
- uh
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denominator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of denominator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-ih-nay-tuh.
What does denominator mean?
- The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).“common denominator”
- One who gives a name to something.
Where does denominator come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin dēnōminātor (“that which names”).
Questions about saying denominator
How do you pronounce denominator?
Say dih-NOM-uh-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnɑməˌneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denominator?
Denominator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOM). Broken into parts: dih · NOM · uh · nay · ter.
Is denominator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtə/ (dih-NOM-ih-nay-tuh).