What is the correct spelling for DETTAILS?

If you often find yourself misspelling "dettails", don't fret! Here are a couple of suggestions to help you get it right. The correct spelling is "details". Simply remember the pronounced "ee" sound after the initial "d". Alternatively, you could jot it down as "det-ails" to emphasize the two distinct syllables.

Correct spellings for DETTAILS

  • cattails I can smell the cattails by the river.
  • derails The train derails when it hits an obstacle on the tracks.
  • detail The architect paid attention to every detail in the construction plan.
  • details She wrote down all the details of the car accident for the police report.
  • detains The police department detains suspects until they can gather enough evidence to make an arrest.
  • retails The new product that the company launched yesterday retails for $99.