How to pronounce distarch
Say it like DY-starch. Distarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- starch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distarch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- starchKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of distarch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-stahch.
What does distarch mean?
- Of a cross-linked starch.
Where does distarch come from?
From di- + starch.
Questions about saying distarch
How do you pronounce distarch?
Say DY-starch. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪstɑrtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪstɑːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distarch?
Distarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · starch.
Is distarch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaɪstɑːtʃ/ (DY-stahch).