How to pronounce determinants
Say it like dih-TUR-muh-nunts. Determinants has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- dih
- TUR
- muh
- nunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Determinants 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.
- nuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of determinants
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-muh-nunts.
What does determinants mean?
- plural of determinant How to pronounce determinant
Questions about saying determinants
How do you pronounce determinants?
Say dih-TUR-muh-nunts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝmənənts/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːmənənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in determinants?
Determinants has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · muh · nunts.
Is determinants 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 /dɪˈtɜːmənənts/ (dih-TUR-muh-nunts).