How to Pronounce "at a distance"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪstəns
AT-uh-DIS-tuhns
ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪstəns
AT-uh-DIS-tuhns
Definition
When something is not close but separated by space; it means being far away or observing from far away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪstəns
British English
ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪstəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT-uh-DIS-tuhns
UK
AT-uh-DIS-tuhns
Listen in Context
She watched the children at a distance.
The mountain looks blue at a distance.
Please keep at a distance from the wild animals.
He prefers to stay at a distance in social situations.