To pronounce "distantly", say DIST-antly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"distantly" has 2 syllables: dist-antly.
adverb
“The horizon was distantly visible in the grey light of dawn.”
“"What do you want?" she said distantly.”
"Distantly" has 2 syllables: dist · antly.
Distantly: At a distance.
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