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How to pronounce determine
/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ British English
di·TUR·min
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the second one.
✗ Many people say
de·ter·MINE
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di·TUR·min
My tip
The end is min. It doesn’t rhyme with mine.
In a sentence
Let’s determine the best time.
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Questions
How do you pronounce determine?
In British English, determine is pronounced /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/. Say it like this: di-TUR-min. The end is min. It doesn’t rhyme with mine.
How many syllables are in determine?
When you say it, determine has 3 syllables: di-TUR-min. The strong beat is the second one, TUR.
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