How to pronounce awash
Say it like uh-WAHSH. Awash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAHSH).
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- uh
- WAHSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awash 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.
- WAHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of awash
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-WOSH.
What does awash mean?
- Washed by the waves or tide (of a rock or strip of shore, or of an anchor, etc., when flush with the surface of the water, so that the waves break over it); covered with water.
- Covered, overspread (with or in something).
Where does awash come from?
From a- + wash.
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Words that rhyme with awash
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Questions about saying awash
How do you pronounce awash?
Say uh-WAHSH. The American pronunciation is /əˈwɑʃ/. In British English it is /əˈwɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awash?
Awash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAHSH). Broken into parts: uh · WAHSH.
Is awash pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈwɒʃ/ (uh-WOSH).