Detroit is a major American city name used as a noun (city). It refers to Michigan’s largest city, known for its automotive history and cultural contributions. It is also used metonymically to denote things associated with the city, such as industry clusters or regional identity. The pronunciation emphasizes the second syllable, with initials typically /dɪ/ and final /ɔɪt/ or /ɔɪt/ in common English usage.
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