How to Pronounce Detection

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

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Syllables

Letters

/dəˈtɛkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “detection”

"detection" has 3 syllables: det-ect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.

What does detection mean?

noun

The act of detecting or sensing something; discovering something that was hidden or disguised.
The finding out of a constituent, a signal, an agent or the like, mostly by means of a specific device or method.

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Words that rhyme with detection

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affection connection introspection reflection predilection inflection insurrection recollection disconnection section protection projection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detection"?▾

"Detection" has 3 syllables: det · ect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "detection"?▾

The IPA transcription of "detection" is /dəˈtɛkʃən/.

What does "detection" mean?▾

Detection: The act of detecting or sensing something; discovering something that was hidden or disguised.

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