How to pronounce distent
Say it like dih-STENT. Distent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STENT).
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- dih
- STENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distent 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.
- STENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of distent
American and British speakers say distent in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstɛnt/ in the US and /dɪˈstɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STENT.
What does distent mean?
- distended
Where does distent come from?
From Latin distentus.
Words that rhyme with distent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distent.
Questions about saying distent
How do you pronounce distent?
Say dih-STENT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɛnt/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distent?
Distent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STENT). Broken into parts: dih · STENT.
Do Americans and Brits say distent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstɛnt/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.