To pronounce "distinct", say DIST-inct — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/
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"distinct" has 2 syllables: dist-inct. It rhymes with succinct and indistinct, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic.”
“Horses are distinct from zebras.”
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"Distinct" has 2 syllables: dist · inct.
The IPA transcription of "distinct" is /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/.
Distinct: Capable of being perceived very clearly.
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