How to Pronounce Detracted

To pronounce "detracted", say DETR-act-ed — 3 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

DETR-act-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “detracted”

"detracted" has 3 syllables: detr-act-ed. It rhymes with protracted and abstracted, if that helps it stick.

What does detracted mean?

verb

  1. To take away; to withdraw or remove.
  2. To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.

Synonyms

decrydefame

Words that rhyme with detracted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

protractedabstractedimpactedextractedenactedretracteddistractedfractedcompactedattractedredactedacted

Related words

affectedhamperedharmedhinderedimpededimpingedinterferedundermined

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detracted"?▾

"Detracted" has 3 syllables: detr · act · ed.

What does "detracted" mean?▾

Detracted: To take away; to withdraw or remove.

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