How to Pronounce Distends

To pronounce "distends", say DIST-ends — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

DIST-ends

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💡 Tip for remembering “distends”

"distends" has 2 syllables: dist-ends.

What does distends mean?

verb

  1. To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell
  2. To extend; to stretch out; to spread out.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "distends"?▾

"Distends" has 2 syllables: dist · ends.

What does "distends" mean?▾

Distends: To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell

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