How to pronounce detonators
Say it like DET-uh-nay-terz. Detonators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET).
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- DET
- uh
- nay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detonators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of detonators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuz.
What does detonators mean?
- plural of detonator How to pronounce detonator
Questions about saying detonators
How do you pronounce detonators?
Say DET-uh-nay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detonators?
Detonators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET). Broken into parts: DET · uh · nay · terz.
Is detonators 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 /ˈdɛtəˌneɪtəz/ (DET-uh-nay-tuz).