How to pronounce distill
Say it like dih-STIL. Distill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIL).
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- dih
- STIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distill 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.
- STILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of distill
American and British speakers say distill in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstɪl/ in the US and /dɪˈstɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STIL.
What does distill mean?
- US standard spelling of distil.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with distill
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distill.
Questions about saying distill
How do you pronounce distill?
Say dih-STIL. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɪl/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distill?
Distill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIL). Broken into parts: dih · STIL.
Do Americans and Brits say distill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstɪl/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.