How to pronounce detailee
Say it like dih-tay-LEE. Detailee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- dih
- tay
- LEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detailee 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of detailee
American and British speakers say detailee in essentially the same way: /dɪˌteɪˈli/ in the US and /dɪˌteɪˈliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-tay-LEE.
What does detailee mean?
- An employee of a United States government agency on assignment or loan.
Where does detailee come from?
From detail + -ee.
Words that rhyme with detailee
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Questions about saying detailee
How do you pronounce detailee?
Say dih-tay-LEE. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌteɪˈli/. In British English it is /dɪˌteɪˈliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detailee?
Detailee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: dih · tay · LEE.
Do Americans and Brits say detailee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌteɪˈli/ and the British form is /dɪˌteɪˈliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.