How to pronounce detectors
Say it like dih-TEK-terz. Detectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- dih
- TEK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detectors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of detectors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TEK-tuz.
What does detectors mean?
- plural of detector How to pronounce detector
Questions about saying detectors
How do you pronounce detectors?
Say dih-TEK-terz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɛktɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detectors?
Detectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: dih · TEK · terz.
Is detectors 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 /dɪˈtɛktəz/ (dih-TEK-tuz).