How to pronounce detachment
Say it like dih-TACH-munt. Detachment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH).
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- dih
- TACH
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detachment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detachment
American and British speakers say detachment in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtætʃmənt/ in the US and /dɪˈtætʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TACH-munt.
What does detachment mean?
- The action of detaching; separation.
- The state of being detached or disconnected; insulation.
- Indifference to the concerns of others; disregard; nonchalance; aloofness.
Where does detachment come from?
From French détachement.
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Words that rhyme with detachment
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Questions about saying detachment
How do you pronounce detachment?
Say dih-TACH-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtætʃmənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈtætʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detachment?
Detachment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TACH). Broken into parts: dih · TACH · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say detachment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtætʃmənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈtætʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.