How to Pronounce Distract

To pronounce "distract", say DISTR-act — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈtɹækt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪsˈtɹækt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “distract”

"distract" has 2 syllables: distr-act. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.

What does distract mean?

verb

  1. To divert the attention of.

    “The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored.”

  2. To make crazy or insane; to drive to distraction.

adjective

  1. Separated; drawn asunder.
  2. Insane; mad.

Words that rhyme with distract

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abstractimpactcompactactcontractenactcontactcounteractextractexactartifactretract

Related words

deflectdisordertroubleperturbdisquietcarkunhingedivert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "distract"?▾

"Distract" has 2 syllables: distr · act.

What is the IPA transcription of "distract"?▾

The IPA transcription of "distract" is /dɪsˈtɹækt/.

What does "distract" mean?▾

Distract: To divert the attention of.

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