How to pronounce determinations
Say it like dih-tur-mih-NAY-shunz. Determinations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- dih
- tur
- mih
- NAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Determinations 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.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of determinations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-tur-mih-NAY-shunz.
What does determinations mean?
- plural of determination How to pronounce determination
Words that rhyme with determinations
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Questions about saying determinations
How do you pronounce determinations?
Say dih-tur-mih-NAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌtɝmɪˈneɪʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in determinations?
Determinations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: dih · tur · mih · NAY · shunz.
Is determinations 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 /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃənz/ (dih-tur-mih-NAY-shunz).