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How to Pronounce Detective

Detective / dih-TEHK-tihv /

The name Detective is a Male name of Fictional (Marvel Cinematic Universe) origin. It is pronounced dih-TEHK-tihv.

Fictional (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Male 4 syllables Fictional

Detective is a Fictional (Marvel Cinematic Universe) name .

Pronounced in: Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie)

Language Fictional (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Gender Male
Syllables 4
Phonetic dih-TEHK-tihv
IPA /dih.tɛk.tihv/

Say it as dih-TEHK-tihv. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original Fictional (Marvel Cinematic Universe) phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Philippe Bergeron

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Detective?
Detective is pronounced dih-TEHK-tihv.
What is the correct pronunciation of Detective?
The correct pronunciation of Detective is dih-TEHK-tihv (IPA: /dih.tɛk.tihv/).
Is Detective a Fictional (Marvel Cinematic Universe) name?
Yes, Detective is associated with Fictional (Marvel Cinematic Universe) naming traditions.

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