How to pronounce distinguishment
Say it like dih-STING-gwish-munt. Distinguishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STING).
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- dih
- STING
- gwish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distinguishment 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.
- gwishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of distinguishment
American and British speakers say distinguishment in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/ in the US and /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STING-gwish-munt.
What does distinguishment mean?
- A distinction; observation of difference.
- The quality of being distinguished or dignified.
Where does distinguishment come from?
From distinguish + -ment.
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Questions about saying distinguishment
How do you pronounce distinguishment?
Say dih-STING-gwish-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distinguishment?
Distinguishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STING). Broken into parts: dih · STING · gwish · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say distinguishment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.