How to pronounce detestable
Say it like dih-TES-tuh-bul. Detestable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- dih
- TES
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detestable 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.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detestable
American and British speakers say detestable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtɛstəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈtɛstəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TES-tuh-bul.
What does detestable mean?
- Stimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.“detestable person”
Where does detestable come from?
From Middle French détestable.
Words that rhyme with detestable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of detestable.
Questions about saying detestable
How do you pronounce detestable?
Say dih-TES-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɛstəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɛstəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detestable?
Detestable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: dih · TES · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say detestable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtɛstəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈtɛstəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.