How to pronounce distinctiveness
Say it like dih-STINGK-tiv-nus. Distinctiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK).
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- dih
- STINGK
- tiv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distinctiveness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distinctiveness
American and British speakers say distinctiveness in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvnəs/ in the US and /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STINGK-tiv-nis.
What does distinctiveness mean?
- The quality of being distinctive, individual or discrete.
- Something which distinguishes something from anything else.
Where does distinctiveness come from?
From distinctive + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying distinctiveness
How do you pronounce distinctiveness?
Say dih-STINGK-tiv-nus. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvnəs/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distinctiveness?
Distinctiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK). Broken into parts: dih · STINGK · tiv · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say distinctiveness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvnəs/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.