How to pronounce deterrents
Say it like dih-TUR-runts. Deterrents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- dih
- TUR
- runts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deterrents 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.
- runtsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deterrents
American and British speakers say deterrents in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtɜrənts/ in the US and /dɪˈtɜrənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TUR-runts.
What does deterrents mean?
- plural of deterrent How to pronounce deterrent
Questions about saying deterrents
How do you pronounce deterrents?
Say dih-TUR-runts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɜrənts/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜrənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deterrents?
Deterrents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: dih · TUR · runts.
Do Americans and Brits say deterrents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtɜrənts/ and the British form is /dɪˈtɜrənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.