How to pronounce distrait
Say it like dih-STRAY. Distrait has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY).
- dih
- STRAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distrait 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.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of distrait
American and British speakers say distrait in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstreɪ/ in the US and /dɪˈstreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRAY.
What does distrait mean?
- absent-minded, troubled, distracted
Where does distrait come from?
Borrowed from French distrait.
Words that rhyme with distrait
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distrait.
Questions about saying distrait
How do you pronounce distrait?
Say dih-STRAY. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstreɪ/. In British English it is /dɪˈstreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distrait?
Distrait has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY). Broken into parts: dih · STRAY.
Do Americans and Brits say distrait the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstreɪ/ and the British form is /dɪˈstreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.