How to pronounce details
Say it like DEE-taylz. Details has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- taylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Details 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.
- taylzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of details
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEE-taylz.
Other ways to say details
Details also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dih-TAYLZ /dɪˈteɪlz/
What does details mean?
- true confidential information“after the trial he gave us the real details”
Questions about saying details
How do you pronounce details?
Say DEE-taylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈditeɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈdiːteɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in details?
Details has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · taylz.
Is details 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 /ˈdiːteɪlz/ (DEE-taylz).