How to pronounce determinist
Say it like dih-TUR-mih-nist. Determinist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- dih
- TUR
- mih
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Determinist 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of determinist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-mih-nist.
What does determinist mean?
- An advocate of determinism.
- Characteristic of determinism.
Where does determinist come from?
Borrowed from French déterministe, equivalent to determine + -ist.
Questions about saying determinist
How do you pronounce determinist?
Say dih-TUR-mih-nist. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝmɪnɪst/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in determinist?
Determinist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · mih · nist.
Is determinist 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 /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪst/ (dih-TUR-mih-nist).