How to Pronounce "detonation"
word
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/
deh-tuh-NAY-shun
/dˌɛtənˈeɪʃən/
deh-tun-AY-shun
Definition
A detonation is a violent, sudden explosion caused by a chemical reaction, especially from a bomb or explosive material.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/
British English
/dˌɛtənˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
deh-tuh-NAY-shun
UK
deh-tun-AY-shun
Listen in Context
The detonation of the bomb shook the whole building.
A loud detonation was heard in the distance.
The engineer scheduled the detonation for noon.
Authorities carried out a controlled detonation to safely remove the threat.