How to pronounce distractions
Say it like dih-STRAK-shunz. Distractions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
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- dih
- STRAK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distractions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distractions
American and British speakers say distractions in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrækʃənz/ in the US and /dɪˈstrækʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRAK-shunz.
What does distractions mean?
- plural of distraction How to pronounce distraction
Questions about saying distractions
How do you pronounce distractions?
Say dih-STRAK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrækʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrækʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distractions?
Distractions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: dih · STRAK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say distractions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrækʃənz/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrækʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.