How to pronounce distingue
Say it like dih-STANG-gay. Distingue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STANG).
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- dih
- STANG
- gay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distingue 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.
- STANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of distingue
American and British speakers say distingue in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstæŋɡeɪ/ in the US and /dɪˈstæŋɡeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STANG-gay.
What does distingue mean?
- Fashionably distinguished or elegant; having an air of superiority.
Where does distingue come from?
From French distingué.
Questions about saying distingue
How do you pronounce distingue?
Say dih-STANG-gay. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstæŋɡeɪ/. In British English it is /dɪˈstæŋɡeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distingue?
Distingue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STANG). Broken into parts: dih · STANG · gay.
Do Americans and Brits say distingue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstæŋɡeɪ/ and the British form is /dɪˈstæŋɡeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.