How to Pronounce "distention"
word
dɪˈstɛnʃən
di-STEN-shun
dɪˈstɛnʃən
di-STEN-shun
Definition
Distention is the state of being stretched, enlarged, or swollen, especially because of internal pressure, often used in medical contexts to describe swelling of body parts or organs.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈstɛnʃən
British English
dɪˈstɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-STEN-shun
UK
di-STEN-shun
Listen in Context
The doctor checked for distention in her abdomen.
Distention can be a sign of a medical problem.
Stomach distention made it hard for him to eat.
After the large meal, she noticed some distention in her belly.