Como Pronunciar "distention"

word

dɪˈstɛnʃən

di-STEN-shun

dɪˈstɛnʃən

di-STEN-shun

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

dɪˈstɛnʃən

Inglês Britânico

dɪˈstɛnʃən

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

di-STEN-shun

Ouça em Contexto

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.