How to pronounce determines
Say it like duh-TUR-munz. Determines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- duh
- TUR
- munz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Determines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- munzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of determines
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-minz.
What does determines mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of determine How to pronounce determine
Questions about saying determines
How do you pronounce determines?
Say duh-TUR-munz. The American pronunciation is /dəˈtɝmənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːmɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in determines?
Determines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: duh · TUR · munz.
Is determines 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 /dɪˈtɜːmɪnz/ (dih-TUR-minz).