How to pronounce predetermined
Say it like pree-dee-TUR-mind. Predetermined has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- pree
- dee
- TUR
- mind
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predetermined 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mindKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of predetermined
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PREE-dih-TUR-mind.
What does predetermined mean?
- Determined in advance.
- simple past and past participle of predetermine How to pronounce predetermine
Where does predetermined come from?
From pre- + determined.
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Words that rhyme with predetermined
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Questions about saying predetermined
How do you pronounce predetermined?
Say pree-dee-TUR-mind. The American pronunciation is /ˌpridiˈtɝmɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈpridɪˈtɜːmɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predetermined?
Predetermined has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: pree · dee · TUR · mind.
Is predetermined pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpridɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ (PREE-dih-TUR-mind).