How to Pronounce Predetermine

To pronounce "predetermine", say PRED-et-erm-in-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

PRED-et-erm-in-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “predetermine”

"predetermine" has 5 syllables: pred-et-erm-in-e. It rhymes with determine and ermine, if that helps it stick.

What does predetermine mean?

verb

To determine or decide in advance.
To doom by previous decree; to foredoom.

Synonyms

foredetermine preplan

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Words that rhyme with predetermine

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determine ermine sermon vermin termine herman germen hermine sirmon yurman berman birman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "predetermine"?▾

"Predetermine" has 5 syllables: pred · et · erm · in · e.

What does "predetermine" mean?▾

Predetermine: To determine or decide in advance.

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