To pronounce "house-detective", say HOUS-ed-et-ect-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HOUS-ed-et-ect-iv-e
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"house-detective" has 6 syllables: hous-ed-et-ect-iv-e.
"House-detective" has 6 syllables: hous · ed · et · ect · iv · e.
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