How to pronounce distributor
Say it like dih-STRIB-yuh-ter. Distributor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce distributor. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- dih
- STRIB
- yuh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distributor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of distributor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does distributor mean?
- someone who markets merchandise
- a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion
- a company that markets merchandise“his company is a large distributor of software products”
Where does distributor come from?
From distribute + -or.
Words that rhyme with distributor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distributor.
Questions about saying distributor
How do you pronounce distributor?
Say dih-STRIB-yuh-ter. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrɪbjətɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrɪbjʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distributor?
Distributor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIB). Broken into parts: dih · STRIB · yuh · ter.
Is distributor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈstrɪbjʊtə/ (dih-STRIB-yuu-tuh).