distance
DI-stans
distans
/ˈdɪstəns/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “distance” is spelled “distans”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | i | s | t | a | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /ɪ/ | /s/ | /t/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “distance” with
8 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“distans” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “distance”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“distance” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “distance”?
“distance” is pronounced DI-stans — IPA /ˈdɪstəns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “distans”.
How many syllables are in “distance”?
“distance” has 2 syllables: DI-stans (the capitalized syllable is stressed).