How to Pronounce Detected

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

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈtɛktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “detected”

"detected" has 3 syllables: det-ect-ed. It rhymes with dejected and neglected, if that helps it stick.

What does detected mean?

verb

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

adjective

Having been noticed.
“The detected submarine was tracked by sonar, it was easy once they knew where to look.”

Antonyms

non-detected undetected

Words that rhyme with detected

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dejected neglected unexpected affected connected collected disconnected reflected expected selected rejected protected

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detected"?▾

"Detected" has 3 syllables: det · ect · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "detected"?▾

The IPA transcription of "detected" is /dɪˈtɛktɪd/.

What does "detected" mean?▾

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

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