How to Pronounce Indeterminate

To pronounce "indeterminate", say IND-et-erm-in-at-e — 6 syllables, IPA /ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

Syllables

13

Letters

/ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “indeterminate”

"indeterminate" has 6 syllables: ind-et-erm-in-at-e.

What does indeterminate mean?

adjective

  1. Not accurately determined or determinable.
  2. Imprecise or vague.

Synonyms

indeterminant

Antonyms

determinate

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Related words

undeterminedindeterminableundeterminableinconclusivevagueopen-endedambiguousunclear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "indeterminate"?▾

"Indeterminate" has 6 syllables: ind · et · erm · in · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "indeterminate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "indeterminate" is /ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/.

What does "indeterminate" mean?▾

Indeterminate: Not accurately determined or determinable.

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