How to pronounce determinable
Say it like dih-TUR-muh-nuh-bul. Determinable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- dih
- TUR
- muh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Determinable 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of determinable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-muh-nuh-bul.
What does determinable mean?
- able to be determined or limited
- able to be decided or settled by law
- Of a tenure or estate in land, able to be determined on the occurrence of some event.
- An attribute of something that is susceptible of determination into various states
Where does determinable come from?
From determine + -able.
Words that rhyme with determinable
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Questions about saying determinable
How do you pronounce determinable?
Say dih-TUR-muh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝmənəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːmənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in determinable?
Determinable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · muh · nuh · bul.
Is determinable 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 /dɪˈtɜːmənəbəl/ (dih-TUR-muh-nuh-bul).