How to pronounce determinate
Say it like dih-TUR-muh-nayt. Determinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
- dih
- TUR
- muh
- nayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Determinate 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.
- naytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of determinate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-mih-nut.
What does determinate mean?
- Distinct, clearly defined.
- Fixed, determined, set, unvarying.
- Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.
- A single state of a particular determinable attribute.
Where does determinate come from?
From Middle English determinate, determynat, determinat, from Latin dēterminātus, perfect passive participle of dēterminō (“to limit, set bounds”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more.
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Words that rhyme with determinate
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Questions about saying determinate
How do you pronounce determinate?
Say dih-TUR-muh-nayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝməˌneɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːmɪnət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in determinate?
Determinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · muh · nayt.
Is determinate 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 /dɪˈtɜːmɪnət/ (dih-TUR-mih-nut).