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