To pronounce "detorsion", say DET-ors-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"detorsion" has 3 syllables: det-ors-ion. It rhymes with retorsion and detortion, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: detortion — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Detorsion" has 3 syllables: det · ors · ion.
Detorsion: The act of detorting, or the state of being detorted; a twisting or warping.
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