How to Pronounce Deter

To pronounce "deter", say DET-er — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deter”

"deter" has 2 syllables: det-er. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does deter mean?

verb

  1. To prevent something from happening.
  2. To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.

Synonyms

dissuade

Words that rhyme with deter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

dissuadediscouragedeterrencedeterrentavoidingprecludeavoidprevention

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deter"?▾

"Deter" has 2 syllables: det · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "deter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deter" is /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/.

What does "deter" mean?▾

Deter: To prevent something from happening.

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