How to pronounce distil
Say it like duh-STIL. Distil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIL).
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- duh
- STIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of distil
American and British speakers say distil in essentially the same way: /dəˈstɪl/ in the US and /dɪˈstɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STIL.
What does distil mean?
- To exude (a liquid) in small drops; also, to give off (a vapor) which condenses in small drops.“Firs distil resin.”
- To impart (information, etc.) in small quantities; to infuse.
- To heat (a substance, usually a liquid) so that a vapor is produced, and then to cool the vapor so that it condenses back into a liquid, either to purify the original substance or to obtain one of its components; to subject to distillation.
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Words that rhyme with distil
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Questions about saying distil
How do you pronounce distil?
Say duh-STIL. The American pronunciation is /dəˈstɪl/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distil?
Distil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIL). Broken into parts: duh · STIL.
Do Americans and Brits say distil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈstɪl/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.