To pronounce "detainingly", say DET-ain-ingly — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DET-ain-ingly
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"detainingly" has 3 syllables: det-ain-ingly.
"Detainingly" has 3 syllables: det · ain · ingly.
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