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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable dis
  • 8 letters
Syllables
dis-trict: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: DIS-trict.
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪstrɪkt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as dis-trict.

Words that rhyme with district

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide district into syllables?

district divides as dis-trict. dis-trict: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in district?

District has 2 syllables (dis-trict).

Which syllable is stressed in district?

The stressed syllable in district is dis. The 1st syllable is stressed: DIS-trict.

How do you pronounce district?

/ˈdɪstrɪkt/ in American English.