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detail
Definition:
(nou) an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole (nou) a small part that can be considered separately from the whole (nou) extended treatment of particulars (nou) a crew of workers selected for a particular task (nou) a temporary military unit
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdiːteɪl
Examples:
The detail of the text is excellent and informative.
The settings is excessive detail and a huge indiscriminate glut of information.
The complication is in the detail.
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Common mistakes of detail pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "de-ˈtail" instead of the correct "ˈdetail". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "de".
- Pronouncing the "t" sound: Some people pronounce "detail" with a soft "t" sound, like "dih-ˈteɪl". In both US and UK English, it should be a clear "t" sound. Tip: Practice saying "t" firmly to avoid softening it.
- Overemphasizing the vowels: A common mistake is to stretch the vowels too much, saying "dee-ˈtaiil". The correct pronunciation is more concise, "ˈdiːteɪl". Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel sounds short and crisp.
- Ignoring the "ai" diphthong: Some learners might pronounce "detail" as "dee-tahl", missing the diphthong sound. The correct pronunciation includes the "ai" as in "day". Tip: Practice combining the sounds quickly to form the diphthong.
- Skipping the second syllable: A frequent error is to say "de-tale" as if it's a single syllable. The correct pronunciation is two syllables: "ˈdiː-teɪl". Tip: Break the word into two parts to ensure both syllables are pronounced clearly.