How to pronounce distort
Say it like dih-STORT. Distort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STORT).
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- dih
- STORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distort 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.
- STORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of distort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-STAWT.
What does distort mean?
- To bring something out of shape, to misshape.
- To become misshapen.
- To give a false or misleading account of; pervert.“In their articles, journalists sometimes distort the truth.”
Where does distort come from?
Borrowed from Latin distortum, past participle of distorqueō (“to twist, torture, distort”).
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Words that rhyme with distort
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Questions about saying distort
How do you pronounce distort?
Say dih-STORT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɔrt/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distort?
Distort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STORT). Broken into parts: dih · STORT.
Is distort pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈstɔːt/ (dih-STAWT).