How to Pronounce "deter"
word
dɪˈtɝ
di-TUR
dɪtˈɜː
dit-UR
Definition
To make someone decide not to do something, usually by making them afraid of the consequences or by making it difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈtɝ
British English
dɪtˈɜː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-TUR
UK
dit-UR
Listen in Context
Laws are made to deter crime.
Strong fences deter animals from entering the garden.
High costs can deter people from traveling.
Nothing could deter her from achieving her goals.