Distance

//ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s//

Pronunciation

US //ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s//
US //ˈdɪst(ə)n(t)s//
US
Syllables: 2
Phonemes: D IH1 S T AH0 N S

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