How to Pronounce Distortion

To pronounce "distortion", say DIST-ort-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪsˈtɔːʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “distortion”

"distortion" has 3 syllables: dist-ort-ion. It rhymes with portion and extortion, if that helps it stick.

What does distortion mean?

noun

  1. An act of distorting.
  2. A result of distorting.

Synonyms

deformationdisfigurement

Words that rhyme with distortion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

portionextortiontorsioncontortionproportionapportiontortionabortionantiabortion

Related words

deformationstrainingtortureaberrationoverrefinementtwistingdistortingdistortive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "distortion"?▾

"Distortion" has 3 syllables: dist · ort · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "distortion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "distortion" is /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/.

What does "distortion" mean?▾

Distortion: An act of distorting.

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