How to Pronounce "detainee"
word
ˌditeɪˈni
dee-tay-NEE
dɪtˈeɪniː
di-TAY-nee
Definition
A detainee is a person who is kept in custody by authorities, often because they are suspected of a crime or for security reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌditeɪˈni
British English
dɪtˈeɪniː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-tay-NEE
UK
di-TAY-nee
Listen in Context
The detainee was questioned by the police.
Each detainee has the right to a lawyer.
The camp holds more than 100 detainees.
Lawyers are fighting to improve conditions for detainees in the facility.