How to Pronounce Distributed

To pronounce "distributed", say DISTR-ib-ut-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “distributed”

"distributed" has 4 syllables: distr-ib-ut-ed. It rhymes with attributed and redistributed, if that helps it stick.

What does distributed mean?

verb

  1. To divide into portions and dispense.

    “He distributed the bread amongst his followers.”

  2. To supply to retail outlets.

    “The agency distributes newspapers to local shops.”

Synonyms

categorizesortcourierallotdispendparcel outdispersesparble

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Words that rhyme with distributed

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attributedredistributed

Related words

apportionedbroadcastbrokendiffusediffuseddispenseddisperseddiversified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "distributed"?▾

"Distributed" has 4 syllables: distr · ib · ut · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "distributed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "distributed" is /dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪd/.

What does "distributed" mean?▾

Distributed: To divide into portions and dispense.

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