How to pronounce detonated
Say it like DET-uh-nay-tud. Detonated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET).
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- DET
- uh
- nay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detonated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detonated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DET-uh-nay-tud.
What does detonated mean?
- simple past and past participle of detonate How to pronounce detonate
Questions about saying detonated
How do you pronounce detonated?
Say DET-uh-nay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detonated?
Detonated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET). Broken into parts: DET · uh · nay · tud.
Is detonated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtəd/ (DET-uh-nay-tud).