How to pronounce detract
Say it like dih-TRAKT. Detract has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKT).
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- dih
- TRAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detract 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.
- TRAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of detract
American and British speakers say detract in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtrækt/ in the US and /dɪˈtrækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TRAKT.
What does detract mean?
- To take away; to withdraw or remove.
- To take credit or reputation from; to derogate; to defame or decry.
Where does detract come from?
Borrowed from Middle French détracter, from Latin detractum, past participle of detraho.
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Words that rhyme with detract
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Questions about saying detract
How do you pronounce detract?
Say dih-TRAKT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtrækt/. In British English it is /dɪˈtrækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detract?
Detract has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKT). Broken into parts: dih · TRAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say detract the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtrækt/ and the British form is /dɪˈtrækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.