Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

detained

/dɪˈteɪnd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.81 in modern English

Syllables
de-tained
IPA
/dɪˈteɪnd/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Delayed or held back; kept from proceeding.

adj

Held in custody or confinement.

verb

simple past and past participle of detain

Example Sentences

Derived Forms

undetained

Synonyms

delayed hindered impeded retarded

Rhymes With

remained explained trained obtained gained contained self-contained maintained sustained retained complained stained

Questions

How do you pronounce detained?
The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈteɪnd/.
What does detained mean?
Delayed or held back; kept from proceeding.

How to pronounce detained

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