How to Pronounce "detest"
word
/diˈtɛst/, /dɪˈtɛst/
dee-TEST or dih-TEST
/dɪtˈɛst/
dih-TEST
Definition
To strongly dislike or hate something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
/diˈtɛst/, /dɪˈtɛst/
British English
/dɪtˈɛst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-TEST or dih-TEST
UK
dih-TEST
Listen in Context
I detest cold weather.
She detests lying to her friends.
Many children detest eating vegetables.
I absolutely detest waiting in long lines at the bank.