How to Pronounce Determiner

To pronounce "determiner", say DET-erm-in-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

DET-erm-in-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “determiner”

"determiner" has 4 syllables: det-erm-in-er.

What does determiner mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.
  2. (grammar) A dependent function in a noun phrase marking the NP as definite or indefinite. This function is usually filled by words in the determinative class but may be filled by other elements such as a genitive pronoun.

Synonyms

determinative

Related words

determinativedeterminantclincherdenoterdeterminatordiscriminatordistinguishercharacteriser

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "determiner"?▾

"Determiner" has 4 syllables: det · erm · in · er.

What does "determiner" mean?▾

Determiner: (grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.

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