How many syllables in detail?

There are 2 syllables in the word detail.

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Divide detail into syllables:

de · tail

How to pronounce detail:

Definition of detail:

detail (noun):: an item that is considered separately; extended treatment of or attention to particular items; an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole.

Synonyms for detail:

point aspect specific technicality respect fact contingent facet triviality count

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Antonyms for detail:

entirety outline whole fullness

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