How to pronounce detriment
Say it like DET-ruh-munt. Detriment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET).
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- DET
- ruh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detriment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detriment
American and British speakers say detriment in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛtrəmənt/ in the US and /ˈdɛtrəmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DET-ruh-munt.
What does detriment mean?
- Harm, hurt, damage.
- The position or state of a planet when it is in the sign opposite its house, considered to weaken it.
- The position or state of being eclipsed, entirely dark (sable).
Where does detriment come from?
Detriment is related to the word detritus, and built on similar foundations to the word impediment.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying detriment
How do you pronounce detriment?
Say DET-ruh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛtrəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈdɛtrəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detriment?
Detriment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DET). Broken into parts: DET · ruh · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say detriment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛtrəmənt/ and the British form is /ˈdɛtrəmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.