How to pronounce detracted
Say it like dih-TRAK-tid. Detracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- dih
- TRAK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detracted 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.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of detracted
American and British speakers say detracted in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtræktɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈtræktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TRAK-tid.
What does detracted mean?
- simple past and past participle of detract How to pronounce detract
Words that rhyme with detracted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of detracted.
Questions about saying detracted
How do you pronounce detracted?
Say dih-TRAK-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtræktɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈtræktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detracted?
Detracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: dih · TRAK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say detracted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtræktɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈtræktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.