How to pronounce determined
Say it like dih-TUR-mund. Determined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈtɝmənd/dih-TUR-mund
UK British/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/dih-TUR-mind
- dih
- TUR
- mund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Determined 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.
- mundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of determined
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-mind.
What does determined mean?
adjective
- Decided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged.“I'm determined to get a good grade on my exam.”
- simple past and past participle of determine How to pronounce determine
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- fortitudinous
- purposeful
- purposive
- robust
- dictated
- set
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying determined
How do you pronounce determined?
Say dih-TUR-mund. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝmənd/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in determined?
Determined has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · mund.
Is determined 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 /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ (dih-TUR-mind).