To pronounce "detractory", say DETR-act-ory — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DETR-act-ory
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"detractory" has 3 syllables: detr-act-ory.
"Detractory" has 3 syllables: detr · act · ory.
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