How many syllables in "distort"?

"distort" has 2 lettergrepen (dis - tort).

How to divide "distort"?

"distort" divides into 2 parts: dis · tort.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"distort": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·tort

Hoofdklemtoon

dis-TORT(dis · tort)○ ●

Stress in "distort" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstɔːrt⁄

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IPAdɪˈstɔːrt

Lettergrependis·tort

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