How to pronounce adultish
Say it like uh-DUHL-tish. Adultish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL).
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- uh
- DUHL
- tish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adultish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adultish
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: AD-ul-tish.
What does adultish mean?
- Of or suitable for an adult.
Where does adultish come from?
From adult + -ish.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying adultish
How do you pronounce adultish?
Say uh-DUHL-tish. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʌltɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈædʌltɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adultish?
Adultish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL). Broken into parts: uh · DUHL · tish.
Is adultish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈædʌltɪʃ/ (AD-ul-tish).