How to pronounce terminates
Say it like TUR-mih-nayts. Terminates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- mih
- nayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- naytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of terminates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-mih-nayts.
What does terminates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of terminate How to pronounce terminate
Questions about saying terminates
How do you pronounce terminates?
Say TUR-mih-nayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝmɪˌneɪts/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːmɪˌneɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminates?
Terminates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · mih · nayts.
Is terminates 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 /ˈtɜːmɪˌneɪts/ (TUR-mih-nayts).