To pronounce "distraught", say DISTR-aught — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪsˈtɹɔːt/
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"distraught" has 2 syllables: distr-aught. It rhymes with fraught and taut, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“His distraught widow cried for days, feeling very alone.”
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"Distraught" has 2 syllables: distr · aught.
The IPA transcription of "distraught" is /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/.
Distraught: Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; distressed.
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