How to pronounce distinctly
Say it like dih-STINGKT-lee. Distinctly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGKT).
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- dih
- STINGKT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distinctly 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.
- STINGKTSay this part loudest and longest. 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 distinctly
American and British speakers say distinctly in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstɪŋktli/ in the US and /dɪˈstɪŋktli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STINGKT-lee.
What does distinctly mean?
- clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment“it's distinctly possible”“I could clearly see myself in his situation”
- in a distinct and distinguishable manner“the subtleties of this distinctly British occasion”
- to a distinct degree“urbanization in Spain is distinctly correlated with a fall in reproductive rate”
Where does distinctly come from?
From distinct + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with distinctly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of distinctly.
Questions about saying distinctly
How do you pronounce distinctly?
Say dih-STINGKT-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɪŋktli/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɪŋktli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distinctly?
Distinctly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGKT). Broken into parts: dih · STINGKT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say distinctly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstɪŋktli/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɪŋktli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.