How to pronounce detractors
Say it like dih-TRAK-terz. Detractors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- dih
- TRAK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detractors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of detractors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-TRAK-tuz.
What does detractors mean?
- plural of detractor How to pronounce detractor
Questions about saying detractors
How do you pronounce detractors?
Say dih-TRAK-terz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtræktɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈtræktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detractors?
Detractors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: dih · TRAK · terz.
Is detractors 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 /dɪˈtræktəz/ (dih-TRAK-tuz).