How to pronounce distributors
Say it like dih-STRIB-yuh-terz. Distributors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIB).
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- dih
- STRIB
- yuh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distributors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of distributors
- 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-tuz.
What does distributors mean?
- plural of distributor How to pronounce distributor
Questions about saying distributors
How do you pronounce distributors?
Say dih-STRIB-yuh-terz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrɪbjətɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrɪbjʊtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distributors?
Distributors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIB). Broken into parts: dih · STRIB · yuh · terz.
Is distributors 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 /dɪˈstrɪbjʊtəz/ (dih-STRIB-yuu-tuz).