How to Pronounce Detaining

To pronounce "detaining", say DET-ain-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DET-ain-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “detaining”

"detaining" has 3 syllables: det-ain-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.

What does detaining mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act by which someone is detained; detention.

Words that rhyme with detaining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waningpertainingstrainingfeigningsustainingtrainingreigningmaintainingremainingcomplainingretainingentertaining

Related words

delaystayconfinedetentionarrestarrestedapprehendingapprehend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detaining"?▾

"Detaining" has 3 syllables: det · ain · ing.

What does "detaining" mean?▾

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

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