How to pronounce detachable
Say it like dih-TACH-uh-bul. Detachable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH).
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- dih
- TACH
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detachable 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detachable
American and British speakers say detachable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtætʃəbəl/ in the US and /dəˈtætʃəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-TACH-uh-bul.
What does detachable mean?
- Designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage.
- Any device that is designed so that it can be detached from something else.
Where does detachable come from?
From French détachable, detach + -able.
Questions about saying detachable
How do you pronounce detachable?
Say dih-TACH-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtætʃəbəl/. In British English it is /dəˈtætʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detachable?
Detachable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH). Broken into parts: dih · TACH · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say detachable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtætʃəbəl/ and the British form is /dəˈtætʃəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.