How to pronounce indistinct
Say it like in-dih-STINGKT. Indistinct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STINGKT).
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- in
- dih
- STINGKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indistinct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of indistinct
American and British speakers say indistinct in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-STINGKT.
What does indistinct mean?
- not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim“indistinct sign”
- hazy or vague
- difficult to understand through being muffled or slurred“indistinct consonant sound”
Where does indistinct come from?
From Middle French indistinct, from Latin indistinctus.
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Words that rhyme with indistinct
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Questions about saying indistinct
How do you pronounce indistinct?
Say in-dih-STINGKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indistinct?
Indistinct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STINGKT). Broken into parts: in · dih · STINGKT.
Do Americans and Brits say indistinct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.