To pronounce "distinguished", say DIST-ing-uish-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/
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"distinguished" has 4 syllables: dist-ing-uish-ed. It rhymes with extinguished and undistinguished, if that helps it stick.
verb
adjective
“The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.”
“Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.”
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"Distinguished" has 4 syllables: dist · ing · uish · ed.
The IPA transcription of "distinguished" is /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/.
Distinguished: To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
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