The word "detectings" is not a standard word in English, and it is not found in most dictionaries. However, if we analyze its structure using IPA phonetic transcription, we can understand how it is formed. The root word is "detect," which is pronounced /dɪˈtɛkt/. To indicate that the action of detecting is ongoing or continuous, the suffix "-ing" is added. This is pronounced /ɪŋ/, often represented in spelling as "-ing." Therefore, "detectings" would be pronounced /dɪˈtɛktɪŋz/.
The word "detectings" does not have an established etymology as it is not a standard English word. It seems to be a noun form derived from the verb "detect", meaning to discover or uncover something unknown or hidden. The suffix "-ings" is commonly added to verbs to create nouns, indicating the action or result of the verb. In this case, "detectings" could be interpreted as the actions or instances of detecting. However, it should be noted that "detectings" is not a widely recognized or used term.