HOW TO PRONOUNCE
determine
/dəˈtɝmən/
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Stress the r-colored middle syllable.
Start lightly, then make the vowel in the part spelled term the clearest beat. Finish with a relaxed vowel before n rather than the long vowel of mine.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 2
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“We need to determine the best route.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does determine mean?
verb
- To set the boundaries or limits of.
- To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
- To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
More meanings (5)
verb
- To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
- To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.
- To resolve (to do something); to establish a fixed intention; to cause (something) to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.
- To define or limit by adding a differentia.
- To bring to an end, finish; to come to an end, stop, end.
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IPA pronunciation
/dəˈtɝmən/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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See this word in context.
They must in all cases have a great share in his appointment, and will, perhaps, in most cases, of themselves determine it.
But in point of fact, these are not liquid spaces, but plains, the nature of which the travelers hoped soon to determine.
More book examples (3)
When a quarter or more of the total members of either house makes the demand, the Cabinet must determine on such convocation.
A few drops of a weak solution of nitrate of silver added to a glass of water will quickly determine its quality.
For instance, he may have been busy for hours on chemical experiments, and be called upon suddenly to determine some mechanical questions.