detriment

/ˈdɛtrɪmənt/

Syllables det·ri·ment

Stress DET-ri-ment

Phonics Breakdown

det

/dɛt/

short e

ri

/rɪ/

short i

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

harm or damage; something that causes loss or disadvantage

Sound Reference

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det=/dɛt/(pet) + ri=/rɪ/(river) + ment=/mənt/(moment)

Example

Lack of sleep is a serious detriment to your health.