How many syllables in "distinguished"?

"distinguished" has 3 sílabas (dis - tin - guished).

How to divide "distinguished"?

"distinguished" divides into 3 parts: dis · tin · guished.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (dis... tin... guished) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"distinguished": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:dis·tin·guished

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dis-TIN-guished(dis · tin · guished)○ ● ○

Stress in "distinguished" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt⁄

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IPAdɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt

Sílabasdis·tin·guished

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How many syllables in "distinguished"?: "distinguished" has 3 sílabas (dis - tin - guished).
How to divide "distinguished"?: "distinguished" divides into 3 parts: dis · tin · guished.
Where is the stress in "distinguished"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "distinguished"?: Say each syllable slowly (dis... tin... guished) and listen on SayItVid.