How to pronounce distorted
Say it like dih-STOR-tud. Distorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɪˈstɔrtəd/dih-STOR-tud
UK British/dɪˈstɔːtɪd/dih-STAW-tid
- dih
- STOR
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distorted 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.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distorted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-STAW-tid.
What does distorted mean?
adjective
- Unnatural in shape or size; abnormal.“distorted image”
- simple past and past participle of distort How to pronounce distort
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Questions about saying distorted
How do you pronounce distorted?
Say dih-STOR-tud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɔrtəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distorted?
Distorted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR). Broken into parts: dih · STOR · tud.
Is distorted 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 /dɪˈstɔːtɪd/ (dih-STAW-tid).