How to pronounce detected
Say it like dih-TEK-tud. Detected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- dih
- TEK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detected 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detected
American and British speakers say detected in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtɛktəd/ in the US and /dɪˈtɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TEK-tid.
What does detected mean?
- perceived or discerned“the detected micrometeoritic material”
- perceived with the mind“he winced at the detected flicker of irony in her voice”
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Words that rhyme with detected
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Questions about saying detected
How do you pronounce detected?
Say dih-TEK-tud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɛktəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detected?
Detected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: dih · TEK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say detected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtɛktəd/ and the British form is /dɪˈtɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.