distance

How to Split "distance" into Syllables

The word distance is divided into 3 syllables: di·stan·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• di — 1st syllable
• stan — 2nd syllable
• ce — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of distance:

• IPA: /ˈdɪstn̩s/

📖 Definitions

1. distance (countable and uncountable, plural distances)
2. An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English distance, distaunce, destance (“disagreement, dispute; discrimination; armed conflict; hostility; trouble; space between two points; time interval”), from Anglo-Norman distance, distaunce, destance, Middle French distance, and Old French destance, destaunce, distaunce (“debate; difference, distinction; discord, quarrel; dispute; space between two points; time interval”) (modern French distance), and directly from their etymon Latin distantia (“difference, diversity;...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare distance with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
distance	3	di·stan·ce
dichotomous	4	di-cho-tom-ous
dusting	2	dust-ing
disgusting	3	dis-gust-ing
distinguish	3	di-sti-nguish

🔗 Related Words

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