How to Pronounce Denominator

To pronounce "denominator", say DEN-om-in-at-or — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “denominator”

"denominator" has 5 syllables: den-om-in-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does denominator mean?

noun

  1. The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).
  2. One who gives a name to something.

Antonyms

numerator

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Words that rhyme with denominator

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perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

divisorstandardbasisfeaturepointthingrationalefactor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "denominator"?▾

"Denominator" has 5 syllables: den · om · in · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "denominator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "denominator" is /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/.

What does "denominator" mean?▾

Denominator: The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

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