ATTERMINARE is an Italian verb meaning "to determine." The word is spelled as [attermiˈnare] in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound, /a/, is pronounced with an open mouth sound. The double consonant, /tt/, represents a geminate consonant, which means a consonant sound that is held for a longer duration. The next sound, /e/, is pronounced with an open mid-front vowel sound. The final sound, /are/, is pronounced with a strong emphasis on the "a" sound, and the "r" is rolled or trilled.