To pronounce "distinctly", say DIST-inctly — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈtɪŋktli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
distinctly
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/dɪsˈtɪŋktli/
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"distinctly" has 2 syllables: dist-inctly. It rhymes with succinctly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Distinctly" has 2 syllables: dist · inctly.
The IPA transcription of "distinctly" is /dɪsˈtɪŋktli/.
Distinctly: In a distinct manner.
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