How to pronounce distracted
Say it like dih-STRAK-tud. Distracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
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- dih
- STRAK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distracted 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.
- STRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distracted
American and British speakers say distracted in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstræktəd/ in the US and /dɪˈstræktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRAK-tid.
What does distracted mean?
- having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
Words that rhyme with distracted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distracted.
Questions about saying distracted
How do you pronounce distracted?
Say dih-STRAK-tud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstræktəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈstræktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distracted?
Distracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: dih · STRAK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say distracted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstræktəd/ and the British form is /dɪˈstræktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.