How to pronounce baksheesh
Say it like bak-SHEESH. Baksheesh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEESH).
- bak
- SHEESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baksheesh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SHEESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of baksheesh
American and British speakers say baksheesh in essentially the same way: /bækˈʃiʃ/ in the US and /bækˈʃiːʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bak-SHEESH.
What does baksheesh mean?
- In the Middle East or southwest Asia: a bribe or tip.
- A minor wound that necessitates the evacuation of a soldier from the combat zone for medical treatment.
- To bribe with a baksheesh.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- buckshee
Words that rhyme with baksheesh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baksheesh.
Questions about saying baksheesh
How do you pronounce baksheesh?
Say bak-SHEESH. The American pronunciation is /bækˈʃiʃ/. In British English it is /bækˈʃiːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baksheesh?
Baksheesh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEESH). Broken into parts: bak · SHEESH.
Do Americans and Brits say baksheesh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bækˈʃiʃ/ and the British form is /bækˈʃiːʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.