To pronounce "denominate", say DEN-om-in-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
denominate
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/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/
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"denominate" has 5 syllables: den-om-in-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Oil is denominated in dollars, so changes in the strength of the dollar affect oil prices everywhere.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Denominate" has 5 syllables: den · om · in · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "denominate" is /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/.
Denominate: To name; to designate.
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