How to Pronounce Detonator

To pronounce "detonator", say DET-on-at-or — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “detonator”

"detonator" has 4 syllables: det-on-at-or. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

What does detonator mean?

noun

  1. A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
  2. A small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.

Synonyms

torpedo

Words that rhyme with detonator

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

capfusefuzetriggerplungerbomberdriverpin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detonator"?▾

"Detonator" has 4 syllables: det · on · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "detonator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "detonator" is /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/.

What does "detonator" mean?▾

Detonator: A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.

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