How to pronounce distortions
Say it like dih-STOR-shunz. Distortions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR).
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- dih
- STOR
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distortions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distortions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-STAW-shunz.
What does distortions mean?
- plural of distortion How to pronounce distortion
Questions about saying distortions
How do you pronounce distortions?
Say dih-STOR-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɔrʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɔːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distortions?
Distortions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR). Broken into parts: dih · STOR · shunz.
Is distortions 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 /dɪˈstɔːʃənz/ (dih-STAW-shunz).