How to Pronounce Distinguishing

To pronounce "distinguishing", say DIST-ing-uish-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

DIST-ing-uish-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “distinguishing”

"distinguishing" has 4 syllables: dist-ing-uish-ing. It rhymes with extinguishing, if that helps it stick.

What does distinguishing mean?

verb

  1. To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
  2. To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.

noun

  1. The act by which something is distinguished or told apart.

adjective

  1. That serves to distinguish.

Synonyms

differentiatediscriminate

Antonyms

confuse

Words that rhyme with distinguishing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extinguishing

Related words

distinctivecharacteristicidentifyingdistinctiondifferentiatedistinctnessdistinctivenessdiscriminate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "distinguishing"?▾

"Distinguishing" has 4 syllables: dist · ing · uish · ing.

What does "distinguishing" mean?▾

Distinguishing: To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

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