How to pronounce "detail" in EnglishVerb
dɪˈteɪl
dih·TAYL
Primary stress: TAYL
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “detail”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
dih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
TAYL
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("TAYL"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "detail" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "detail is" sounds like "detail-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "detail" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“detail how the pentagon uses thousands of obsolete half-century-old computer systems that lead to widespread fraud expense”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“detail her elderly Carpenter husband Joseph is at work making mouse traps”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“detail the art of digital magic doesn't work without programming I can't tell you too much about my secrets of”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“detail the practically freestanding Central console isn't new but the dashboard with selectable displays in place of integrated instruments”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“detail what the significance of the name Francis they say the Francis is com from”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“detail the outlook for Joe Biden who has won Democratic nomina contests in 14”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Hear it in context: “detail”
345 clipsThe English word “detail” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dɪˈteɪl (phonetic respelling: dih-TAYL). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (dih · TAYL), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (TAYL). Grammatically, “detail” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 345 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “detail” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @44:56
“reuters shows why it matters reporters scott paltrow and kelly carr detail how the pentagon uses thousands of obsolete half-century-old computer systems that lead to widespread fraud expense systems that lead to widespread fraud expense”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @19:14
“small upstairs room while at the far right the detail her elderly Carpenter husband Joseph is at work making mouse traps which he sets out here on the shelf for sale outside his window but beyond is a”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @2:18
“minute detail the art of digital magic doesn't work without programming I can't tell you too much about my secrets of programming I can't tell you too much about my secrets of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @12:39
“straightforward Elegant Style that pays attention to detail the practically freestanding Central console isn't new but the dashboard with selectable displays in place of integrated instruments dashboard with selectable displays in place of integrated instruments”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @17:06
“you could explain to us just a little a little bit more in a little bit more detail what the significance of the name Francis they say the Francis is com from there a p Patron name from the St Francis of aisi who is an advocate for”
Definition & Meaning: “detail”
- A part small enough to escape casual notice.
- A profusion of details.
- To explain in detail.
- To clean carefully (particularly of road vehicles, always pronounced /ˈdiːteɪl/)
Example Sentences (3)
- “Note this fine detail in the lower left corner.”
- “This etching is full of fine detail.”
- “detail how the pentagon uses thousands of obsolete half-century-old computer systems that lead to widespread fraud expense”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “detail”
- Pronunciation:
- dih-TAYL
- Syllables:
- dih · TAYL
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · tail
- Primary stress:
- TAYL
- IPA:
- dɪˈteɪl
- Hear it in context
- detail
Synonyms: “detail”
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Words that Rhyme with “detail”
-eɪlWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"detail" (⁄dɪˈteɪl⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "detail" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about detail
How do you pronounce “detail”?
“detail” is pronounced ⁄dɪˈteɪl⁄ (dih-TAYL). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “detail”?
“detail” has 2 syllables: dih · TAYL.
Where is the stress in “detail”?
The primary stress in “detail” is on “TAYL”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “detail” mean?
A part small enough to escape casual notice.
How can I hear “detail” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “detail”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].