How to pronounce undistinguished
Say it like uhn-dih-STING-gwisht. Undistinguished has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STING).
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- uhn
- dih
- STING
- gwisht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undistinguished pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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.
- gwishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of undistinguished
American and British speakers say undistinguished in essentially the same way: /ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ in the US and /ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-dih-STING-gwisht.
What does undistinguished mean?
- Not distinguished: not marked by conspicuous qualities.
- Not distinguished: not having an air of distinction.
Where does undistinguished come from?
From un- + distinguished.
Words that rhyme with undistinguished
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of undistinguished.
Questions about saying undistinguished
How do you pronounce undistinguished?
Say uhn-dih-STING-gwisht. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undistinguished?
Undistinguished has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STING). Broken into parts: uhn · dih · STING · gwisht.
Do Americans and Brits say undistinguished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.