DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
detain
/dɪ'teɪn/ · dɪteɪn
Detain has 2 syllables: de · tain.
de
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tain
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verb. Cause to be slowed down or delayed.
verb. Deprive of freedom; take into confinement.
verb. Stop or halt.
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