How to pronounce deterministic
Say it like dih-tur-muh-NIS-tik. Deterministic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS).
- dih
- tur
- muh
- NIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deterministic 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.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deterministic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-tur-mih-NIS-tik.
What does deterministic mean?
- Of, or relating to determinism.
- Having at most one instruction associated with any given internal state.
- Having exactly predictable time evolution.
Where does deterministic come from?
From determinist + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- indeterministic
- nondeterministic
Words that rhyme with deterministic
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Questions about saying deterministic
How do you pronounce deterministic?
Say dih-tur-muh-NIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌtɝməˈnɪstɪk/. In British English it is /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈnɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deterministic?
Deterministic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS). Broken into parts: dih · tur · muh · NIS · tik.
Is deterministic 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 /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈnɪstɪk/ (dih-tur-mih-NIS-tik).