How to pronounce determent
Say it like dih-TUR-munt. Determent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- dih
- TUR
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Determent 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of determent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-munt.
What does determent mean?
- The act of deterring; deterrence.
Where does determent come from?
From deter + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with determent
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Questions about saying determent
How do you pronounce determent?
Say dih-TUR-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝmənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in determent?
Determent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · munt.
Is determent 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 /dɪˈtɜːmənt/ (dih-TUR-munt).