How to pronounce detector
Say it like dih-TEK-ter. Detector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
- dih
- TEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detector 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of detector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TEK-tuh.
What does detector mean?
- any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
- rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave
- electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity
Where does detector come from?
Borrowed from Latin dētēctor.
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Words that rhyme with detector
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Questions about saying detector
How do you pronounce detector?
Say dih-TEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɛktɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detector?
Detector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: dih · TEK · ter.
Is detector pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈtɛktə/ (dih-TEK-tuh).