How to Pronounce Detecting

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DET-ect-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “detecting”

"detecting" has 3 syllables: det-ect-ing. It rhymes with unsuspecting and connecting, if that helps it stick.

What does detecting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. An act of detection.

Words that rhyme with detecting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unsuspectingconnectingprospectingaffectingeffectingprojectingreflectingdissectingexpectingneglectingrespectingintersecting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detecting"?▾

"Detecting" has 3 syllables: det · ect · ing.

What does "detecting" mean?▾

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

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