How to Pronounce "distraction"
word
/dɪˈstɹækʃən/
di-STRAK-shuhn
/dɪstɹˈækʃən/
di-STRAK-shuhn
Definition
Something that takes your attention away from what you are doing, or the state of being unable to concentrate because of interruptions.
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.
Try to study in a place with no distractions.
I need complete silence—any little distraction throws me off.