The word "dis trait" is spelled as /dɪs treɪt/. The first syllable "dis" is pronounced with a short "i" sound and the letter "s" is pronounced as /s/. The second syllable "trait" is pronounced with a long "a" sound and the letter "t" is pronounced as /t/. The word "dis trait" is used to describe a negative characteristic or feature of someone or something that causes trouble or difficulty. It is important to spell this word correctly in order to convey the intended meaning of the communication.