How to Pronounce Detracting

To pronounce "detracting", say DETR-act-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

DETR-act-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “detracting”

"detracting" has 3 syllables: detr-act-ing. It rhymes with exacting and enacting, if that helps it stick.

What does detracting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Detraction; slander

Synonyms

decrydefame

Words that rhyme with detracting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exactingenactingactingretractingimpactingcounteractinginteractingreactingsubcontractingoverreactingdistractingattracting

Related words

underminingdiminishingsubsidingreducingprejudicedecreasingdetractiondepravation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detracting"?▾

"Detracting" has 3 syllables: detr · act · ing.

What does "detracting" mean?▾

Detracting: To take away; to withdraw or remove.

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