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How to pronounce:
distant
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdɪstənt
Examples:
The TARDIS materializes on a distant planet in the far future.
Some see the limits of the law as being far in the distant future.
Additionally, the saucer is a distant cousin to the plate.
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Common mistakes of distant pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "dis-TANT" instead of "DIS-tənt". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA /ˈdɪs.tənt/ (US) and /ˈdɪs.tənt/ (UK).
- Omitting the schwa: Some speakers drop the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "DIS-tant". Tip: Practice including the schwa /ə/ to maintain the correct pronunciation, resulting in "distant".
- Overemphasizing the final "t": Learners often overpronounce the "t" at the end, saying "distant" with a strong "t". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick to sound more natural, as in /t/ in "distant".
- Vowel confusion: Confusing the vowel sound in the first syllable can lead to saying "distant" as "distant" with a long "i". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound /ɪ/ to ensure clarity in "distant".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce "distant" with an elongated vowel, saying "dee-stant". Tip: Keep the vowel short and crisp, as in /ɪ/ in "distant", to achieve the proper pronunciation.