How to pronounce detracts
Say it like dih-TRAKTS. Detracts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKTS).
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- dih
- TRAKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detracts 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.
- TRAKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of detracts
American and British speakers say detracts in essentially the same way: /dɪˈtrækts/ in the US and /dɪˈtrækts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-TRAKTS.
What does detracts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of detract How to pronounce detract
Questions about saying detracts
How do you pronounce detracts?
Say dih-TRAKTS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtrækts/. In British English it is /dɪˈtrækts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detracts?
Detracts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKTS). Broken into parts: dih · TRAKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say detracts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈtrækts/ and the British form is /dɪˈtrækts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.