How to pronounce detoured
Say it like DEE-toord. Detoured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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US American/ˈditʊrd/DEE-toord
UK British/ˈdiːtʊəd/DEE-toord
- DEE
- toord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detoured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- toordKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of detoured
- 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: DEE-toord.
What does detoured mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of detour How to pronounce detour
Questions about saying detoured
How do you pronounce detoured?
Say DEE-toord. The American pronunciation is /ˈditʊrd/. In British English it is /ˈdiːtʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detoured?
Detoured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · toord.
Is detoured 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 /ˈdiːtʊəd/ (DEE-toord).