The spelling of the word "detractari" is not straightforward. It is a Latin verb that means "to detract" or "to take away." In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /dɪˈtræktəraɪ/. The "d" is pronounced as a soft "d" sound, the "e" is pronounced as a short "i" sound, and the "t" is pronounced as a hard "t" sound. The "a" is pronounced as a short "a" sound, and the "r" is pronounced with a slight roll. The final "i" is pronounced as a long "i" sound.