How to Pronounce “distraction

word

/dɪˈstɹækʃən/
di-STRAK-shuhn
/dɪstɹˈækʃən/
di-STRAK-shuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/dɪˈstɹækʃən/

British English

/dɪstɹˈækʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

di-STRAK-shuhn

UK

di-STRAK-shuhn

Listen in Context

The noise outside was a big distraction while I was studying.

Phones can be a distraction at work.

I need complete silence—any little distraction throws me off.

Social media is a huge distraction when I'm trying to get things done.