How to pronounce detection in American English
“detection” pronunciation by American speakers
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“detection” in real sentences — American speakers
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Molecular Detection Program.
CDC
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with pedestrian detection.
NTSB
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cyber threat detection initiative.
NIST
Words that sound like “detection”
Words one sound away from detection — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
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