How to Pronounce "distinguish"
word
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
di-STING-gwish
/dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃ/
di-STING-gwish
Definition
To recognize or show the difference between two or more things; to see what makes them unique or separate.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
British English
/dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-STING-gwish
UK
di-STING-gwish
Listen in Context
Can you distinguish the twins?
It's hard to distinguish red from orange.
She can distinguish bird songs by ear.
Even experts sometimes can't distinguish real from fake.