How to Pronounce Detritus

To pronounce "detritus", say DETR-it-us — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈtɹaɪtəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈtɹaɪtəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “detritus”

"detritus" has 3 syllables: detr-it-us. It rhymes with situs and arthritis, if that helps it stick.

What does detritus mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly geological) Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.
  2. Organic waste material from decomposing dead plants or animals.

Words that rhyme with detritus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

situsarthritismeningitisencephalitisphlebitisosteoarthritishepatitisgastritisbronchitislaryngitismastoiditistitus

Related words

dustrubbledebrisjunksewagelittergarbagescrap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "detritus"?▾

"Detritus" has 3 syllables: detr · it · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "detritus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "detritus" is /dɪˈtɹaɪtəs/.

What does "detritus" mean?▾

Detritus: (chiefly geological) Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.

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