How to Pronounce Detained

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɨˈtejnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “detained”

"detained" has 3 syllables: det-ain-ed. It rhymes with restrained and constrained, if that helps it stick.

What does detained mean?

verb

  1. To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
  2. To put under custody.

Words that rhyme with detained

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

restrainedconstrainedstrainedascertainedunrestrainedordainedexplainedobtaineddrainedattainedunconstrainedingrained

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detained"?▾

"Detained" has 3 syllables: det · ain · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "detained"?▾

The IPA transcription of "detained" is /dɨˈtejnd/.

What does "detained" mean?▾

Detained: To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.

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