How to pronounce detectable
Say it like dih-TEK-tuh-bul. Detectable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- dih
- TEK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detectable 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.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detectable
American and British speakers say detectable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtɛktəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈtɛktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TEK-tuh-bul.
What does detectable mean?
- Able to be detected, noticeable.“There was a detectable pause before he continued. We all noticed it but no one commented.”
Where does detectable come from?
From detect + -able.
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Questions about saying detectable
How do you pronounce detectable?
Say dih-TEK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɛktəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɛktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detectable?
Detectable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: dih · TEK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say detectable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtɛktəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈtɛktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.