How to pronounce distension
Say it like dis-TEN-shun. Distension has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- dis
- TEN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distension pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distension
American and British speakers say distension in essentially the same way: /dɪsˈtɛnʃən/ in the US and /dɪsˈtɛnʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-TEN-shun.
What does distension mean?
- The act of distending.
Where does distension come from?
Borrowed from Middle French; cf.
Words that rhyme with distension
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distension.
Questions about saying distension
How do you pronounce distension?
Say dis-TEN-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈtɛnʃən/. In British English it is /dɪsˈtɛnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distension?
Distension has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: dis · TEN · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say distension the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪsˈtɛnʃən/ and the British form is /dɪsˈtɛnʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.