How to pronounce detraction
Say it like dih-TRAK-shun. Detraction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- dih
- TRAK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detraction 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detraction
American and British speakers say detraction in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtrækʃən/ in the US and /dɪˈtrækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TRAK-shun.
What does detraction mean?
- The act of detracting something, or something detracted; taking away; diminution.
- A derogatory or malicious statement; a disparagement, misrepresentation or slander.
- The act of revealing previously unknown faults of another person to a third person.
Where does detraction come from?
From Middle English detraction, detraccion, detraccioun, from Old French detraccion, from Latin dētractiō.
Words that rhyme with detraction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of detraction.
Questions about saying detraction
How do you pronounce detraction?
Say dih-TRAK-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtrækʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈtrækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detraction?
Detraction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: dih · TRAK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say detraction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtrækʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˈtrækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.