How to Pronounce "distinguishing"
word
dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ
di-STING-gwish-ing
dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ
diss-TING-gwish-ing
Definition
Serving to mark as different or separate from others; a quality or feature that helps you tell things apart.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ
British English
dɪstˈɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-STING-gwish-ing
UK
diss-TING-gwish-ing
Listen in Context
Her red hair is her most distinguishing feature.
The distinguishing mark of the bird is its yellow beak.
A distinguishing characteristic of dolphins is their intelligence.
Those scars are actually his distinguishing marks, so he can’t hide easily.