How to pronounce detours
Say it like DEE-toorz. Detours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- toorz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detours 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.
- toorzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of detours
- 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-toorz.
Other ways to say detours
Detours also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- dih-TOORZ /dɪˈtʊrz/
What does detours mean?
- plural of detour How to pronounce detour
- third-person singular simple present indicative of detour How to pronounce detour
Questions about saying detours
How do you pronounce detours?
Say DEE-toorz. The American pronunciation is /ˈditʊrz/. In British English it is /ˈdiːtʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detours?
Detours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · toorz.
Is detours 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 /ˈdiːtʊəz/ (DEE-toorz).