What are other 3-syllable words like Detested?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Detested?

How many syllables in Detested?

Detested has 3 syllables: de-test-ed.

de-test-ed

Syllable breakdown:

de test ed

3 syllables • Primary stress on 2nd syllable

Breaking Down Detested into Syllables?

de-test-ed

The word Detested has 3 syllables: de-test-ed.
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 Detested

To dislike intensely or loathe

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Detested' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Detested'?

The word 'Detested' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as de-test-ed.

How do you divide 'Detested' into syllables?

The word 'Detested' can be broken down into 3 syllables:de, test, ed. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Detested'?

'Detested' is pronounced as de-test-ed, 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 Detested divide into syllables

There are two vowels in this word - 'e' and 'e'. The rest of the letters are consonants.

Part of Speech - Detested

Verb

I detest brussels sprouts.

Sentences with Detested

I detest the smell of fish.
The cat detests taking a bath.
He detests doing homework.
She detests spiders.
They detest eating broccoli.
We detest having to wake up early.
The dog detests being left alone.
Many people detest the sound of nails on a chalkboard.
My sister detests going to the dentist.
The professor detests tardiness.

Quotes with Detested

'I have detested you from the moment I met you'
'I detest life-insurance agents; they always argue that I shall some day die, which is not so.' - Stephen Leacock
'I detest nothing more than having to smile atrociously in order to hide my disgust.' - Virginie Despentes
'I detest a man who is not honest and open with his fellow men.' - Malcolm X
'I detest everything which is not perfectly mutual.' - Lord Byron

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