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How to pronounce detailed

detailed
/dɪˈteɪld/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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Detailed, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

He gave a detailed description of the accident.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce detailed?

Detailed is pronounced /dɪˈteɪld/ in American English.

How many syllables are in detailed?

Detailed has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in detailed?

The second syllable: /dɪˈteɪld/.

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