To pronounce "distain", say DIST-ain — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
distain
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DIST-ain
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"distain" has 2 syllables: dist-ain. It rhymes with bestain, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Distain" has 2 syllables: dist · ain.
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