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distinguished
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt
Examples:
Alienable and inalienable possession is distinguished.
He is the distinguished member of the family.
In addition to these, Stalin distinguished the stratum of intelligentsia.
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Common mistakes of distinguished pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the wrong syllable in "distinguished". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ in both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the "tɪŋ" part.
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is to overemphasize the initial "d" sound in "distinguished". It should be clear but not overly strong. Tip: Focus on a smooth transition from "d" to "ɪs".
- Dropping the "g": Some may drop the "g" sound in "distinguished", pronouncing it as /dɪsˈtɪn.ʃt/. This alters the meaning and clarity. Tip: Ensure the "g" is pronounced clearly as part of the "ɡwɪʃt" sound.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners often mispronounce the ending of "distinguished" as "distinguish". The correct form includes the "t" sound at the end: /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/. Tip: Practice the full word to reinforce the final "t".
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "distinguished" with "distinguish", which lacks the past tense aspect. Remember that "distinguished" implies a completed action. Tip: Use context to differentiate between the two in conversation.