How to pronounce detail
Say it like DEE-tayl. Detail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- taylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of detail
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEE-tayl.
Other ways to say detail
Detail also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dih-TAYL /dɪˈteɪl/
What does detail mean?
- an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole“several of the details are similar”“a point of information”
- a small part that can be considered separately from the whole“it was perfect in all details”
- extended treatment of particulars“the essay contained too much detail”
- provide details for
- assign to a specific task“The ambulances were detailed to the fire station”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with detail
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of detail.
Questions about saying detail
How do you pronounce detail?
Say DEE-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈditeɪl/. In British English it is /ˈdiːteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detail?
Detail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · tayl.
Is detail pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdiːteɪl/ (DEE-tayl).