How to Pronounce Distinctive

To pronounce "distinctive", say DIST-inct-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “distinctive”

"distinctive" has 4 syllables: dist-inct-iv-e. It rhymes with instinctive, if that helps it stick.

What does distinctive mean?

noun

  1. A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.
  2. (Hebrew grammar) A distinctive accent.

adjective

  1. Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing.

    “a product in distinctive packaging”

  2. Discriminating, discerning, having the ability to distinguish between things.

Words that rhyme with distinctive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

instinctive

Related words

distinguishingtypicalidentifiablecharacteristicidentifyingclassifiabledistinguishablespecific

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "distinctive"?▾

"Distinctive" has 4 syllables: dist · inct · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "distinctive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "distinctive" is /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/.

What does "distinctive" mean?▾

Distinctive: A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

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