How to pronounce determinism
Say it like dih-TUR-muh-niz-um. Determinism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- dih
- TUR
- muh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Determinism 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.
- nizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of determinism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-mih-nih-zum.
What does determinism mean?
- The doctrine that all actions are determined by the current state and immutable laws of the universe, with no possibility of choice.
- The property of having behavior determined only by initial state and input.
Where does determinism come from?
Borrowed from French déterminisme, equivalent to determine + -ism.
Questions about saying determinism
How do you pronounce determinism?
Say dih-TUR-muh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝməˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in determinism?
Determinism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · muh · niz · um.
Is determinism 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 /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/ (dih-TUR-mih-nih-zum).