How to pronounce predetermination
Say it like pree-dih-tur-mih-NAY-shun. Predetermination has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAY).
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- pree
- dih
- tur
- mih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predetermination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predetermination
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-dih-tur-mih-NAY-shun.
What does predetermination mean?
- The act of determining beforehand.
- Something that has been decided in advance.
Where does predetermination come from?
From pre- + determination.
Words that rhyme with predetermination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of predetermination.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying predetermination
How do you pronounce predetermination?
Say pree-dih-tur-mih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpridɪˌtɝmɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpriːdɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predetermination?
Predetermination has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NAY). Broken into parts: pree · dih · tur · mih · NAY · shun.
Is predetermination 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 /ˌpriːdɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ (pree-dih-tur-mih-NAY-shun).