How to pronounce distend
Say it like dih-STEND. Distend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEND).
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- dih
- STEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of distend
American and British speakers say distend in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstɛnd/ in the US and /dɪˈstɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STEND.
What does distend mean?
- To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell
- To cause to swell.
- To cause gravidity.
Where does distend come from?
Borrowed from Latin distendō.
Words that rhyme with distend
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distend.
Questions about saying distend
How do you pronounce distend?
Say dih-STEND. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɛnd/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distend?
Distend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEND). Broken into parts: dih · STEND.
Do Americans and Brits say distend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstɛnd/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.