How to pronounce undetermined
Say it like uhn-dih-TUR-mind. Undetermined has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- uhn
- dih
- TUR
- mind
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undetermined pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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.
- mindKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undetermined
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-dih-TUR-mind.
What does undetermined mean?
- Not determined; not settled; not decided.
- Not limited; not defined; indeterminate.
- simple past and past participle of undetermine
Where does undetermined come from?
From un- + determined.
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Words that rhyme with undetermined
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Questions about saying undetermined
How do you pronounce undetermined?
Say uhn-dih-TUR-mind. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈtɝmɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈtɜːmɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undetermined?
Undetermined has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · TUR · mind.
Is undetermined 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 /ˌʌndɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ (uhn-dih-TUR-mind).