How to pronounce distinctively
Say it like dih-STINGK-tiv-lee. Distinctively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK).
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- dih
- STINGK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distinctively 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of distinctively
American and British speakers say distinctively in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/ in the US and /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STINGK-tiv-lee.
What does distinctively mean?
- In a distinctive manner; in a way that is notable for its difference.
Where does distinctively come from?
From distinctive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with distinctively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distinctively.
Questions about saying distinctively
How do you pronounce distinctively?
Say dih-STINGK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distinctively?
Distinctively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK). Broken into parts: dih · STINGK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say distinctively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.