how to pronounce detergent

/dɪˈtɝdʒənt/

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detergent is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of detergent in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… laundry detergent and household items …”

meaning of detergent

Detergent is a substance that removes dirt, grease, and stains from fabrics.

detergent frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word detergent occurs in english on average 2.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.