How to pronounce

Detritus

/dɪtɹaɪtʌs/

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US English

/dɪtɹaɪtʌs/

Active

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UK English

/dɪtɹaɪtʌs/

Speed

Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

de · TRI · tus

Often stress the first syllable instead of the second.

Picture a TRI-cycle in the trash—de-TRI-tus!

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