How to pronounce brainwashing
Say it like BRAYN-wah-shing. Brainwashing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN).
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US American/ˈbreɪnˌwɑʃɪŋ/BRAYN-wah-shing
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- BRAYN
- wah
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brainwashing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- wahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does brainwashing mean?
noun
- A form of indoctrination that forces people to abandon their beliefs in favour of another set of beliefs by conditioning through various forms of pressure or torture.
- present participle and gerund of brainwash How to pronounce brainwash
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Questions about saying brainwashing
How do you pronounce brainwashing?
Say BRAYN-wah-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪnˌwɑʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brainwashing?
Brainwashing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYN). Broken into parts: BRAYN · wah · shing.