How to Pronounce District

To pronounce "district", say DISTR-ict — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɪstɹɪkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “district”

"district" has 2 syllables: distr-ict.

What does district mean?

noun

  1. An administrative division of an area.

    “the Soho district of London”

  2. An area or region marked by some distinguishing feature.

    “the Lake District in Cumbria”

verb

  1. To divide into administrative or other districts.

adjective

  1. Rigorous; stringent; harsh

Related words

territorylocalzonesubdistrictcantonalprovinceregionallyarrondissement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "district"?▾

"District" has 2 syllables: distr · ict.

What is the IPA transcription of "district"?▾

The IPA transcription of "district" is /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/.

What does "district" mean?▾

District: An administrative division of an area.

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