How many syllables in "distend"?

"distend" has 2 sílabas (dis - tend).

How to divide "distend"?

"distend" divides into 2 parts: dis · tend.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (dis... tend) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"distend": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:dis·tend

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dis-TEND(dis · tend)○ ●

Stress in "distend" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstɛnd⁄

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Sílabasdis·tend

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How many syllables in "distend"?: "distend" has 2 sílabas (dis - tend).
How to divide "distend"?: "distend" divides into 2 parts: dis · tend.
Where is the stress in "distend"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "distend"?: Say each syllable slowly (dis... tend) and listen on SayItVid.