How to Pronounce Distracting

To pronounce "distracting", say DISTR-act-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

DISTR-act-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “distracting”

"distracting" has 3 syllables: distr-act-ing. It rhymes with exacting and enacting, if that helps it stick.

What does distracting 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.

Words that rhyme with distracting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exactingenactingdetractingactingretractingimpactingcounteractinginteractingreactingsubcontractingoverreactingattracting

Related words

deflectdisordertroubleperturbdisquietcarkunhingeawkward

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "distracting"?▾

"Distracting" has 3 syllables: distr · act · ing.

What does "distracting" mean?▾

Distracting: To divert the attention of.

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