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How to Pronounce "distracted"

word

/dɪˈstɹæktəd/
di-STRAK-tid
/dɪstɹˈæktɪd/
di-STRAK-tid

Definition

Not paying full attention because your mind is on something else. It can also describe someone whose attention is easily pulled away by other things.

IPA Transcription

American English

/dɪˈstɹæktəd/

British English

/dɪstɹˈæktɪd/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

di-STRAK-tid

UK

di-STRAK-tid

Listen in Context

I was distracted in class and missed the answer.

She looks distracted today.

Don't get distracted by your phone.

Sorry, I’m a little distracted — I have a lot on my mind.