How to Pronounce "detainment"
word
dɪˈteɪnmənt
di-TAYN-muhnt
dɪtˈeɪnmənt
di-TAYN-muhnt
Definition
Detainment is the act of keeping someone in custody or under restraint, usually by the police or authorities, often while waiting for a decision or investigation.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈteɪnmənt
British English
dɪtˈeɪnmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-TAYN-muhnt
UK
di-TAYN-muhnt
Listen in Context
The police ordered the detainment of the suspect.
His detainment lasted for three hours.
The lawyer questioned the reason for her detainment.
After his detainment, the news spread quickly online.