Como Pronunciar "detention"
word
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
di-TEN-shuhn
/dɪtˈɛnʃən/
di-TEN-shuhn
Definição
Detention is the act of keeping someone in a place so they cannot leave, such as by police or immigration authorities. In schools, it also means a punishment where a student must stay after class or after school.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Inglês Britânico
/dɪtˈɛnʃən/
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
di-TEN-shuhn
UK
di-TEN-shuhn
Ouça em Contexto
He got detention for being late to class again.
The students had to stay after school for detention.
The man is in detention while the police ask questions.
If I talk one more time, I'll end up in detention.