How to pronounce undetermining
Say it like uhn-dih-TUR-mih-ning. Undetermining has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- uhn
- dih
- TUR
- mih
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undetermining 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undetermining
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-dih-TUR-mih-ning.
What does undetermining mean?
- present participle and gerund of undetermine
Questions about saying undetermining
How do you pronounce undetermining?
Say uhn-dih-TUR-mih-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈtɝmɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈtɜːmɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undetermining?
Undetermining has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · TUR · mih · ning.
Is undetermining 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 /ˌʌndɪˈtɜːmɪnɪŋ/ (uhn-dih-TUR-mih-ning).