How to pronounce detainees
Say it like dih-tay-NEEZ. Detainees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ).
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- dih
- tay
- NEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detainees 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.
- NEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of detainees
American and British speakers say detainees in essentially the same way: /dɪˌteɪˈniz/ in the US and /dɪˌteɪˈniːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-tay-NEEZ.
What does detainees mean?
- plural of detainee How to pronounce detainee
Words that rhyme with detainees
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Questions about saying detainees
How do you pronounce detainees?
Say dih-tay-NEEZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌteɪˈniz/. In British English it is /dɪˌteɪˈniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detainees?
Detainees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ). Broken into parts: dih · tay · NEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say detainees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌteɪˈniz/ and the British form is /dɪˌteɪˈniːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.