detour
How many syllables in detour?
There are 2 syllables in the word detour.How to pronounce detour:
Synonyms for detour:
bypass
circuitous route
deflection
departure
deviation
divergence
diversion
indirect course
road
roundabout way
route
Antonyms for detour:
direct route
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