How to Pronounce Detonated

To pronounce "detonated", say DET-on-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

DET-on-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “detonated”

"detonated" has 4 syllables: det-on-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does detonated mean?

verb

  1. To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.
  2. To cause to explode.

Synonyms

blastdischargefulminate

Antonyms

deflagrate

Words that rhyme with detonated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

burstingexplodingexplosiveactivatedblastblastedblewblown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detonated"?▾

"Detonated" has 4 syllables: det · on · at · ed.

What does "detonated" mean?▾

Detonated: To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.

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