To pronounce "detestation", say DET-est-at-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DET-est-at-ion
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"detestation" has 4 syllables: det-est-at-ion.
"Detestation" has 4 syllables: det · est · at · ion.
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