How to pronounce distorts
Say it like dih-STORTS. Distorts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STORTS).
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- dih
- STORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distorts 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.
- STORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of distorts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-STAWTS.
What does distorts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of distort How to pronounce distort
Words that rhyme with distorts
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Questions about saying distorts
How do you pronounce distorts?
Say dih-STORTS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɔrts/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distorts?
Distorts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STORTS). Broken into parts: dih · STORTS.
Is distorts 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 /dɪˈstɔːts/ (dih-STAWTS).