How to pronounce deters
Say it like dih-TURZ. Deters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURZ).
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- dih
- TURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deters 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.
- TURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of deters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TURZ.
What does deters mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of deter How to pronounce deter
Words that rhyme with deters
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deters.
Questions about saying deters
How do you pronounce deters?
Say dih-TURZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɝz/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deters?
Deters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TURZ). Broken into parts: dih · TURZ.
Is deters 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 /dɪˈtɜːz/ (dih-TURZ).