detach

verb

How many syllables in detach?

There are 2 syllables in the word detach.

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Divide detach into syllables:

de · tach

How to pronounce detach:

Definition of detach:

detach (verb):: to disengage and separate; cause to become detached or separated; take off.; to separate especially from a larger mass and usually without violence or damage

Synonyms for detach:

break

break off

cut off

decouple

disassociate

disconnect

disengage

disentangle

disjoin

dissever

dissociate

disunite

divide

divorce

free

isolate

loosen

part

pull

ramify

remove

resolve

segregate

separate

sever

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Antonyms for detach:

attach

bind

bridle

button

check

combine

connect

constrain

contain

control

couple

curb

desegregate

detain

elongate

enchain

engage

expand

extend

fasten

fetter

fix

govern

graft

grow

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