How to Pronounce "detention"
word
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
di-TEN-shuhn
/dɪtˈɛnʃən/
di-TEN-shuhn
Definition
Detention is the act of keeping someone in a place so they cannot leave, such as by police or immigration authorities. In schools, it also means a punishment where a student must stay after class or after school.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
British English
/dɪtˈɛnʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-TEN-shuhn
UK
di-TEN-shuhn
Listen in Context
He got detention for being late to class again.
The students had to stay after school for detention.
The man is in detention while the police ask questions.
If I talk one more time, I'll end up in detention.