How to pronounce detecting
Say it like dih-TEK-ting. Detecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
- dih
- TEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detecting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of detecting
American and British speakers say detecting in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TEK-ting.
What does detecting mean?
- a police investigation to determine the perpetrator“detection is hard on the feet”
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Words that rhyme with detecting
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Questions about saying detecting
How do you pronounce detecting?
Say dih-TEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detecting?
Detecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: dih · TEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say detecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈtɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.