How to pronounce detailed
Say it like dih-TAYLD. Detailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYLD).
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- dih
- TAYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detailed 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.
- TAYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of detailed
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: DEE-tayld.
What does detailed mean?
- developed or executed with care and in minute detail“a detailed plan”“the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion”
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Words that rhyme with detailed
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Questions about saying detailed
How do you pronounce detailed?
Say dih-TAYLD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈteɪld/. In British English it is /ˈdiːteɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detailed?
Detailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYLD). Broken into parts: dih · TAYLD.
Is detailed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdiːteɪld/ (DEE-tayld).