How to pronounce bashful
Say it like BASH-ful. Bashful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BASH).
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- BASH
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bashful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bashful
American and British speakers say bashful in essentially the same way: /ˈbæʃfəl/ in the US and /ˈbæʃfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BASH-ful.
What does bashful mean?
- Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
- Indicating bashfulness.“a bashful look”
Where does bashful come from?
16th-century apheresis of abashed + -ful (“full of”).
Questions about saying bashful
How do you pronounce bashful?
Say BASH-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæʃfəl/. In British English it is /ˈbæʃfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bashful?
Bashful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BASH). Broken into parts: BASH · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say bashful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæʃfəl/ and the British form is /ˈbæʃfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.