How to pronounce distrusts
Say it like dih-STRUHSTS. Distrusts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHSTS).
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- dih
- STRUHSTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distrusts 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.
- STRUHSTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of distrusts
American and British speakers say distrusts in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrʌsts/ in the US and /dɪˈstrʌsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRUHSTS.
What does distrusts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of distrust How to pronounce distrust
- plural of distrust How to pronounce distrust
Questions about saying distrusts
How do you pronounce distrusts?
Say dih-STRUHSTS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrʌsts/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrʌsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distrusts?
Distrusts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRUHSTS). Broken into parts: dih · STRUHSTS.
Do Americans and Brits say distrusts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrʌsts/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrʌsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.