To pronounce "distressingly", say DISTR-ess-ingly — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
distressingly
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DISTR-ess-ingly
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"distressingly" has 3 syllables: distr-ess-ingly. It rhymes with pressingly and depressingly, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Distressingly" has 3 syllables: distr · ess · ingly.
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