How to pronounce detergents
Say it like dih-TUR-junts. Detergents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- dih
- TUR
- junts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detergents 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.
- juntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detergents
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TUR-junts.
What does detergents mean?
- plural of detergent How to pronounce detergent
Questions about saying detergents
How do you pronounce detergents?
Say dih-TUR-junts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝdʒənts/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːdʒənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detergents?
Detergents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · junts.
Is detergents 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 /dɪˈtɜːdʒənts/ (dih-TUR-junts).