How to pronounce blackish
Say it like BLAK-ish. Blackish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blackish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLAK
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blackish
American and British speakers say blackish in essentially the same way: /ˈblækɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈblækɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-ish.
What does blackish mean?
- somewhat black
Where does blackish come from?
From Middle English blackysshe, blakkyssh, equivalent to black + -ish.
Words that rhyme with blackish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blackish.
Questions about saying blackish
How do you pronounce blackish?
Say BLAK-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈblækɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈblækɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackish?
Blackish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say blackish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblækɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈblækɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.