How to pronounce distributed
Say it like dih-STRIB-yuh-tud. Distributed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIB).
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- dih
- STRIB
- yuh
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distributed 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.
- STRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distributed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-STRIB-yuu-tid.
What does distributed mean?
- spread out or scattered about or divided up
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying distributed
How do you pronounce distributed?
Say dih-STRIB-yuh-tud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrɪbjʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distributed?
Distributed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIB). Broken into parts: dih · STRIB · yuh · tud.
Is distributed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈstrɪbjʊtɪd/ (dih-STRIB-yuu-tid).