To pronounce "distractions", say DISTR-act-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"distractions" has 3 syllables: distr-act-ions. It rhymes with actions and abstractions, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe.”
“We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Distractions" has 3 syllables: distr · act · ions.
Distractions: Something that distracts.
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