How to Pronounce Detriment

To pronounce "detriment", say DETR-im-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “detriment”

"detriment" has 3 syllables: detr-im-ent.

What does detriment mean?

noun

  1. Harm, hurt, damage.
  2. A charge made to students and barristers for incidental repairs of the rooms they occupy.

verb

  1. To be detrimental to; to harm or mar.

Synonyms

damageexpenseharmhurtillfare

Antonyms

benefit

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Related words

hurtinjuriousharmfulharmdamagedisservicelossinjury

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detriment"?▾

"Detriment" has 3 syllables: detr · im · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "detriment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "detriment" is /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/.

What does "detriment" mean?▾

Detriment: Harm, hurt, damage.

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