How to Pronounce "detract"
word
dɪˈtɹækt
di-TRAKT
dɪtɹˈækt
di-TRAKT
Definition
To make something seem less good, valuable, or important, usually by criticizing or drawing attention away from it.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈtɹækt
British English
dɪtɹˈækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-TRAKT
UK
di-TRAKT
Listen in Context
The noise did not detract from my enjoyment of the film.
Her mistakes did not detract from her overall performance.
The stains detract from the beauty of the dress.
While there were a few small problems, they didn't really detract from the experience.