How to pronounce detrital
Say it like dee-TRY-tul. Detrital has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY).
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- dee
- TRY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Detrital pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of detrital
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-TRY-tul.
What does detrital mean?
- Consisting of, or pertaining to, geological detritus.
Where does detrital come from?
From detritus + -al.
Words that rhyme with detrital
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of detrital.
Questions about saying detrital
How do you pronounce detrital?
Say dee-TRY-tul. The American pronunciation is /diˈtraɪtəl/. In British English it is /diˈtraɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in detrital?
Detrital has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY). Broken into parts: dee · TRY · tul.
Is detrital pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /diˈtraɪtəl/ (dee-TRY-tul).