How to pronounce“detaining”in English
IPA/dɛtɪnɪng/
Syllablesde·tai·ning
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Definitions of “detaining”
verb
present participle and gerund of detain
noun
A delay, hindrance, or impediment; the act of holding back.
“The heavy rain was a detaining on their progress.”
noun
The act by which someone is detained; detention.
“The suspect’s detaining lasted several hours.”