How to Pronounce Detect

To pronounce "detect", say DET-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈtɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪˈtɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “detect”

"detect" has 2 syllables: det-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does detect mean?

verb

  1. To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

adjective

  1. Detected.

Words that rhyme with detect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

discoverobservenoticefindscaninvestigatediscoveringdiscovery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detect"?▾

"Detect" has 2 syllables: det · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "detect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "detect" is /dɪˈtɛkt/.

What does "detect" mean?▾

Detect: To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

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