How to pronounce predetermine
Say it like pree-dih-TUR-min. Predetermine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- pree
- dih
- TUR
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predetermine 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of predetermine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-dih-TUR-min.
What does predetermine mean?
- To determine or decide in advance.
- To doom by previous decree; to foredoom.
Where does predetermine come from?
From Latin praedēterminō; equivalent to pre- + determine.
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Questions about saying predetermine
How do you pronounce predetermine?
Say pree-dih-TUR-min. The American pronunciation is /ˌpridɪˈtɝmɪn/. In British English it is /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predetermine?
Predetermine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: pree · dih · TUR · min.
Is predetermine 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 /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːmɪn/ (pree-dih-TUR-min).