How to pronounce detergent
Say it like dih-TUR-junt. Detergent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
- dih
- TUR
- junt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detergent 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- juntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detergent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-junt.
What does detergent mean?
- Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.“laundry detergent”
- Synonym of cleansing.
Where does detergent come from?
From French détergent, from Latin dētergēns, the present participle of dētergeō, from dē (“off”) + tergeō (“wipe, polish”).
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Questions about saying detergent
How do you pronounce detergent?
Say dih-TUR-junt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝdʒənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detergent?
Detergent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · junt.
Is detergent 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 /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ (dih-TUR-junt).