How Many Syllables in Detective?

How many syllables in Detective?

Detective has 3 syllables: de-tec-tive.

de-tec-tive
Syllable breakdown:
de tec tive
3 syllables • Primary stress on 2nd syllable

Breaking Down Detective into Syllables?

de-tec-tive

The word Detective has 3 syllables: de-tec-tive.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Detective

A detective is a person who investigates and solves crimes.

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Detective' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Detective'?

The word 'Detective' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as de-tec-tive.

How do you divide 'Detective' into syllables?

The word 'Detective' can be broken down into 3 syllables:de, tec, tive. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Detective'?

'Detective' is pronounced as de-tec-tive, with primary stress on the 2nd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Detective divide into syllables

The word has three syllables. The vowels in the word are 'e' and 'i'. The consonants in the word are 'd', 't', 'c', and 'v'.

Part of Speech - Detective

Noun

The detective solved the mystery by following the clues.

Sentences with Detective

  • The detective found the missing jewelry.
  • The detective interviewed the suspects.
  • The detective followed footprints in the mud.
  • The detective used a magnifying glass to examine the evidence.
  • The detective solved the case and arrested the criminal.
  • The detective needed to gather more information before making an arrest.
  • The detective was able to crack the code and uncover the hidden message.
  • The detective's keen observation skills helped to solve the case.
  • The detective worked tirelessly to solve the mystery.
  • The detective was hired to investigate the theft.

Quotes with Detective

  • I'm not a detective. I'm a treasure hunter.
  • A good detective is nothing without his sources.
  • I'm a detective, not a fortune teller.
  • A detective sees death in all the various forms at least five times a week.
  • Being a detective isn't about what you know, it's about what you can prove.
  • A detective is just a cop with a different job description.
  • A detective is as good as his last case.
  • Being a detective is like being a detective's secretary. All the exciting stuff happens before you get there.
  • A detective is just a well-educated peasant.
  • A great detective is never afraid of the dark.

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Number of characters in Detective

9 ( d, e, t, e, c, t, i, v, e )

Unique letters in Detective

6 ( d, e, t, c, i, v )

Detective Backwards

evitceted

How to Pronounce Detective

IPA (International): dɪˈtektɪv

ARA (American): dɪˈtɛktɪv

EPA (English): dɪˈtektɪv

DIH-TEH-KTIH-V

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