How to pronounce distal
Say it like DIS-tul. Distal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distal
American and British speakers say distal in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪstəl/ in the US and /ˈdɪstəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-tul.
What does distal mean?
- Remote from the point of attachment or origin.“the distal end of a bone or muscle”
- Facing the wisdom tooth or temporomandibular joint on the same side of the jaw.
- Far or farther from the speaker.
Where does distal come from?
From distant + -al.
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Words that rhyme with distal
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Questions about saying distal
How do you pronounce distal?
Say DIS-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪstəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɪstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distal?
Distal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say distal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪstəl/ and the British form is /ˈdɪstəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.