How to pronounce distillate
Say it like DIS-tuh-layt. Distillate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS).
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- DIS
- tuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distillate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of distillate
American and British speakers say distillate in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪstəˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈdɪstəˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIS-tuh-layt.
What does distillate mean?
- The liquid that has been condensed from vapor during distillation; normally a purified form or a fraction of an original liquid.
- The essence of something.
- Diesel fuel.
Where does distillate come from?
From distill + -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying distillate
How do you pronounce distillate?
Say DIS-tuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪstəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdɪstəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distillate?
Distillate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIS). Broken into parts: DIS · tuh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say distillate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪstəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdɪstəˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.