distinction

How many syllables in distinction?

  3 syllables

Divide distinction into syllables:   dis-tinc-tion
Stressed syllable in distinction:   dis-tinc-tion
How to pronounce distinction:   dih-stingk-shun
How to say distinction:

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Synonyms for distinction


1 syllable
  • note
  • worth
2 syllables
  • cachet
  • feature
  • greatness
  • merit
  • stature
  • contrast
  • fineness
  • honor
  • renown
3 syllables
4 syllables
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