How Do You Spell DIS TRACTS?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪs tɹˈakts] (IPA)

The word "dis tracts" is spelled with two syllables, "dis" and "tracts". The first syllable, "dis", is pronounced /dɪs/ with a short "i" sound and an "s" at the end. The second syllable, "tracts", is pronounced /træks/ with a short "a" sound and an "s" at the end. Together, "dis tracts" means to divert someone's attention or disturb them. It is important to spell this word correctly to avoid confusion with similar sounding words like "distracts" or "districts".

Common Misspellings for DIS TRACTS

• distructs
• distracts
• distacts
• sis tracts
• xis tracts
• cis tracts
• fis tracts
• ris tracts
• eis tracts
• dus tracts
• djs tracts
• dks tracts
• dos tracts
• d9s tracts
• d8s tracts
• dia tracts
• diz tracts
• dix tracts
• did tracts
• die tracts

Etymology of DIS TRACTS

The word "distracts" does not have a distinct etymology of its own, as it is derived from the verb "distract". However, the etymology of "distract" can be traced back to Latin.

The term "distract" originates from the Latin word "distractus", which is the past participle of the Latin verb "distringere". "Distringere" is a combination of the prefix "dis-" meaning "apart" or "away", and the verb "stringere" meaning "to draw tight" or "to bind". Therefore, "distract" essentially means "to pull apart" or "to draw away".

This evolution in meaning from its Latin roots is consistent with the Modern English usage of "distracts", which refers to diverting one's attention or focus away from something.

Similar spelling words for DIS TRACTS

• distract,
• district,
• distracts.