How to pronounce distilled
Say it like dih-STILD. Distilled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STILD).
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- dih
- STILD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distilled 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.
- STILDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of distilled
American and British speakers say distilled in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstɪld/ in the US and /dɪˈstɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STILD.
What does distilled mean?
- Having been produced by means of distillation.“The distilled spirits are bottled and sold at a handsome profit.”
- Having been subjected to distillation.
- simple past and past participle of distil How to pronounce distil
- simple past and past participle of distill How to pronounce distill
Words that rhyme with distilled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distilled.
Questions about saying distilled
How do you pronounce distilled?
Say dih-STILD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɪld/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distilled?
Distilled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STILD). Broken into parts: dih · STILD.
Do Americans and Brits say distilled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstɪld/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.