How to pronounce determining
Say it like dih-TUR-muh-ning. Determining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- dih
- TUR
- muh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Determining 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of determining
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-mih-ning.
What does determining mean?
- having the power or quality of deciding“the crucial experiment”“cast the deciding vote”
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Questions about saying determining
How do you pronounce determining?
Say dih-TUR-muh-ning. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝmənɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in determining?
Determining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · muh · ning.
Is determining 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 /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪŋ/ (dih-TUR-mih-ning).