How to pronounce detach
Say it like dih-TACH. Detach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH).
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- dih
- TACH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of detach
American and British speakers say detach in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtætʃ/ in the US and /dɪˈtætʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TACH.
What does detach mean?
- To take apart from; to take off.“to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment”
- To separate for a special object or use.“to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment”
- To come off something.“Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm.”
Where does detach come from?
From Old French destachier, from the same root as attach; compare French détacher and Portuguese and Spanish destacar.
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Words that rhyme with detach
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Questions about saying detach
How do you pronounce detach?
Say dih-TACH. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtætʃ/. In British English it is /dɪˈtætʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detach?
Detach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH). Broken into parts: dih · TACH.
Do Americans and Brits say detach the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtætʃ/ and the British form is /dɪˈtætʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.