How to pronounce bearish
Say it like BER-ish. Bearish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER).
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US American/ˈbɛrɪʃ/BER-ish
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- BER
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bearish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does bearish mean?
adjective
- Resembling or likened to a bear, typically in being rough, surly, or clumsy.
- Characterized by or expecting falling prices.
- Pessimistic about the future.
Where does bearish come from?
From bear + -ish.
Words that rhyme with bearish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bearish.
Questions about saying bearish
How do you pronounce bearish?
Say BER-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛrɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bearish?
Bearish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER). Broken into parts: BER · ish.