How to pronounce detachedly
Say it like dih-TACH-id-lee. Detachedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH).
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- dih
- TACH
- id
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detachedly 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of detachedly
American and British speakers say detachedly in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtætʃɪdli/ in the US and /dɪˈtætʃɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TACH-id-lee.
What does detachedly mean?
- In a detached manner.
Where does detachedly come from?
From detached + -ly.
Questions about saying detachedly
How do you pronounce detachedly?
Say dih-TACH-id-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtætʃɪdli/. In British English it is /dɪˈtætʃɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detachedly?
Detachedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH). Broken into parts: dih · TACH · id · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say detachedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtætʃɪdli/ and the British form is /dɪˈtætʃɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.