How to Pronounce "detects"
word
dɪˈtɛkts
di-TEKTS
dɪtˈɛkts
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Definition
Notices or discovers the presence of something, especially something that is not immediately obvious.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈtɛkts
British English
dɪtˈɛkts
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The smoke alarm detects fire in the house.
The doctor detects a problem in my heart.
The machine detects any movement.
My phone detects when I'm driving and silences notifications.