How to Pronounce "distended"
word
dɪˈstɛndɪd
di-STEN-did
dɪstˈɛndɪd
dist-EN-did
Definition
Swollen or stretched out because of pressure from inside, often referring to a body part like the stomach or abdomen.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈstɛndɪd
British English
dɪstˈɛndɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-STEN-did
UK
dist-EN-did
Listen in Context
His stomach looked distended after he ate too much.
The doctor noticed her belly was distended.
The balloon became distended as it was filled with air.
After the meal, I felt so distended I could barely move.