How to pronounce distracting
Say it like dih-STRAK-ting. Distracting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
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- dih
- STRAK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distracting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of distracting
American and British speakers say distracting in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRAK-ting.
What does distracting mean?
- Causing a distraction; interfering with the ability to concentrate or focus.
- Diverting
- present participle and gerund of distract How to pronounce distract
Words that rhyme with distracting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distracting.
Questions about saying distracting
How do you pronounce distracting?
Say dih-STRAK-ting. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distracting?
Distracting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: dih · STRAK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say distracting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.