How to pronounce detract in British English
“detract” pronunciation by British speakers
Listen to detract the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“detract” in real sentences — British speakers
205 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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detract from food production.
The Scottish Parliament
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We are there to enhance, not to detract.
UK Parliament
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in schools can detract from the quality of learning and teaching.
The Scottish Parliament
Words that sound like “detract”
Words one sound away from detract — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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