How to pronounce detente
Say it like day-TAHNT. Detente has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHNT).
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US American/deɪˈtɑnt/day-TAHNT
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- day
- TAHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detente pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TAHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does detente mean?
noun
- Alternative form of détente.
Words that rhyme with detente
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Questions about saying detente
How do you pronounce detente?
Say day-TAHNT. The American pronunciation is /deɪˈtɑnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detente?
Detente has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHNT). Broken into parts: day · TAHNT.