How to pronounce detainment
Say it like dih-TAYN-munt. Detainment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN).
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- dih
- TAYN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detainment 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.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detainment
American and British speakers say detainment in essentially the same way: /dɪˈteɪnmənt/ in the US and /dɪˈteɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TAYN-munt.
What does detainment mean?
- The condition of being detained; detention.
Where does detainment come from?
From detain + -ment.
Words that rhyme with detainment
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Questions about saying detainment
How do you pronounce detainment?
Say dih-TAYN-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈteɪnmənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈteɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detainment?
Detainment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN). Broken into parts: dih · TAYN · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say detainment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈteɪnmənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈteɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.