How to pronounce distinguishing
Say it like dih-STING-gwih-shing. Distinguishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STING).
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- dih
- STING
- gwih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distinguishing 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.
- STINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of distinguishing
American and British speakers say distinguishing in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STING-gwih-shing.
What does distinguishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of distinguish How to pronounce distinguish
- That serves to distinguish.
- The act by which something is distinguished or told apart.
Words that rhyme with distinguishing
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Questions about saying distinguishing
How do you pronounce distinguishing?
Say dih-STING-gwih-shing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distinguishing?
Distinguishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STING). Broken into parts: dih · STING · gwih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say distinguishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.