How to Pronounce Detailed

To pronounce "detailed", say DET-ail-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈteɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈteɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “detailed”

"detailed" has 3 syllables: det-ail-ed. It rhymes with veiled and wailed, if that helps it stick.

What does detailed mean?

verb

  1. To explain in detail.

    “I'll detail the exact procedure to you later.”

  2. To clean carefully (particularly of road vehicles) (always pronounced. /ˈdiːteɪl/)

    “We need to have the minivan detailed.”

adjective

  1. Characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.

Synonyms

detachspecify

Words that rhyme with detailed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

veiledwailedunveiledassailedcurtailedhailedimpaledentailedprevailednaledfailedrailed

Related words

carefulelaboratedelaboratethoroughmeticulousscrupulouspainstakingspecified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detailed"?▾

"Detailed" has 3 syllables: det · ail · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "detailed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "detailed" is /dɪˈteɪld/.

What does "detailed" mean?▾

Detailed: To explain in detail.

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