So, in summary, there are four distinct variants of the pronunciation of Detroit, all of which you might hear in the broader Detroit area on any given day: /dɪˈtɹɔɪt/ (di-TROIT), used by locals and most other English speakers. /ˈdiˌtɹɔɪt/ (DEE-troit), used by locals sporadically.
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It's really helpful, even the free version you can practice pronunciation with “Dictionary” or “Study Plans.” If you buy it, it tailors lessons for your needs.
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Jun 2, 2020 · You go to Detroit and call it Duh-Toi and you may not come back.
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Break 'detroit' down into sounds: [DUH] + [TROYT] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
Nov 5, 2023 · In English it is pronounced 'dee-troyt'. The original French pronunciation is more like 'day-trwah' which means 'the strait'.
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