word
Detergent
Dih-TUR-juhnt
/dɪˈtɜːrdʒʌnt/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
detergent
Dictionary meaning
Having cleansing power.
Synonyms: detersive
People also look up
Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Detergent” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction