How to Pronounce Detonating

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

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Syllables

10

Letters

DET-on-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “detonating”

"detonating" has 4 syllables: det-on-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does detonating 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 detonating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

burstingexplodingexplosiveblastingblowingbombingboostercord

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detonating"?▾

"Detonating" has 4 syllables: det · on · at · ing.

What does "detonating" mean?▾

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

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