How to pronounce distanced
Say it like DIS-tunst. Distanced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- tunst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distanced 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.
- tunstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distanced
American and British speakers say distanced in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪstənst/ in the US and /ˈdɪstənst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-tunst.
What does distanced mean?
- simple past and past participle of distance How to pronounce distance
Questions about saying distanced
How do you pronounce distanced?
Say DIS-tunst. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪstənst/. In British English it is /ˈdɪstənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distanced?
Distanced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · tunst.
Do Americans and Brits say distanced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪstənst/ and the British form is /ˈdɪstənst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.