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