How to pronounce distinctions
Say it like dih-STINGK-shunz. Distinctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK).
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- dih
- STINGK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distinctions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distinctions
American and British speakers say distinctions in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/ in the US and /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STINGK-shunz.
What does distinctions mean?
- plural of distinction How to pronounce distinction
Questions about saying distinctions
How do you pronounce distinctions?
Say dih-STINGK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distinctions?
Distinctions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK). Broken into parts: dih · STINGK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say distinctions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.