detain
/dɪˈteɪn/
Syllables de·tain
Stress de-TAIN
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
short e
tain
/teɪn/
long ai
Meaning
to keep someone from leaving; to hold back
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(divide) + tain=/teɪn/(train)
Example
The police may detain the suspect for questioning.