How to pronounce distinct
American English pronunciation
dih-STINGKT
- IPA
- /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
- Syllables
- dih · STINGKT (2 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What distinct means
Easy to notice and tell apart from others
In a sentence: Each zebra has its own distinct pattern of stripes.
Where it comes from: It comes from the same Latin word as "distinguish," which means to tell things apart.
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