How to pronounce distrusted
Say it like dih-STRUHS-tud. Distrusted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHS).
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- dih
- STRUHS
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distrusted 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.
- STRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distrusted
American and British speakers say distrusted in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrʌstəd/ in the US and /dɪˈstrʌstəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRUHS-tud.
What does distrusted mean?
- Not trusted; considered untrustworthy.
- simple past and past participle of distrust How to pronounce distrust
Words that rhyme with distrusted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distrusted.
Questions about saying distrusted
How do you pronounce distrusted?
Say dih-STRUHS-tud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrʌstəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrʌstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distrusted?
Distrusted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHS). Broken into parts: dih · STRUHS · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say distrusted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrʌstəd/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrʌstəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.