How to Pronounce "detrimental"
word
det-ruh-MEN-tuhl
det-ri-MEN-tuhl
Definition
Causing harm or damage; something that has a negative effect on someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛtɹəˈmɛnəɫ/, /ˌdɛtɹəˈmɛntəɫ
British English
dˌɛtɹɪmˈɛntəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
det-ruh-MEN-tuhl
UK
det-ri-MEN-tuhl
Listen in Context
Smoking is detrimental to your health.
Lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on learning.
Too much sun exposure is detrimental to your skin.
Spending hours on your phone late at night can be detrimental to your mental health.