How to pronounce deterrent
American English pronunciation
dih-TUR-unt
- IPA
- /dɪˈtɝənt/
- Syllables
- dih · TUR · unt (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
- Also said
- dih-TAIR-unt
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What deterrent means
Something that makes people decide not to act
In a sentence: The big barking dog was a good deterrent to anyone sneaking into the yard.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning "to frighten away."
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