• American Pronunciation: In American English, "detritus" is pronounced as /dɪˈtraɪtəs/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: di-TRY-tus. The "di" sounds like "di" in "dim," "try" as in the word "try," and "tus" ends with a soft "s" sound, similar to "bus."
• British Pronunciation: In British English, "detritus" is commonly pronounced as /dɪˈtraɪtəs/ as well, matching the American pronunciation in this case. However, you might also hear it pronounced with a more clipped and less rhotic accent, focusing more crisply on the ending.
  

Detritus (noun) refers to the remains or remnants of something that has been broken down or destroyed. It can also mean waste or debris.

Example 1: "The abandoned factory was filled with detritus of old machinery and broken windows."
Example 2: "The coastline was littered with detritus from the recent storm."
Example 3: "After the party, the yard was covered in detritus from paper cups and confetti."
Example 4: "The detritus of their failed relationship was scattered throughout the apartment."