How to pronounce distraction in American English
“distraction” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to distraction the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“distraction” in real sentences — American speakers
937 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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would indicate distraction.
NTSB
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like fatigue, distraction, stress.
FAA
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afterthought or a distraction.
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Words that sound like “distraction”
Words one sound away from distraction — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “distraction”
Why real speech
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