Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does detur mean?
A prize consisting of a book given to a meritorious sophomore student. The official name is the Detur Prize or Detur Book Prize
Where does detur come from?
Borrowed from Latin detur (“let it be given”).

How to pronounce detur

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “detur”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “detur” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.