How to Pronounce Distended

To pronounce "distended", say DIST-end-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

DIST-end-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “distended”

"distended" has 3 syllables: dist-end-ed. It rhymes with extended and splendid, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with distended

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extendedsplendidcontendedintendedexpendedunintendedapprehendedamendedattendedcomprehendedpretendedsuspended

Related words

tumescentswollenbloatedtumidpuffedpuffyunhealthyexpanded

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How many syllables are in "distended"?▾

"Distended" has 3 syllables: dist · end · ed.

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