To pronounce "distrait", say DISTR-ait — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈstɹeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
distrait
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/dɪˈstɹeɪ/
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"distrait" has 2 syllables: distr-ait. It rhymes with flustrate and distraite, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: distraite — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Distrait" has 2 syllables: distr · ait.
The IPA transcription of "distrait" is /dɪˈstɹeɪ/.
Distrait: Absent-minded, troubled, distracted
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