How to Pronounce "distant"
word
/ˈdɪstənt/
DIS-tuhnt
/dˈɪstənt/
DIS-tuhnt
Definition
Far away in space or time. It can also describe someone who seems emotionally cold, not friendly, or not involved.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɪstənt/
British English
/dˈɪstənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-tuhnt
UK
DIS-tuhnt
Listen in Context
The school is distant from my house.
She looked distant during dinner.
That happened in the distant past.
Ever since he changed jobs, he's been a little distant.