How to pronounce coldish
Say it like KOHL-dish. Coldish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL).
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US American/ˈkoʊldɪʃ/KOHL-dish
UK British/ˈkəʊldɪʃ/KOHL-dish
- KOHL
- dish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coldish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coldish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHL-dish.
What does coldish mean?
adjective
- Somewhat cold.
Where does coldish come from?
From cold + -ish.
Questions about saying coldish
How do you pronounce coldish?
Say KOHL-dish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊldɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊldɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coldish?
Coldish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL). Broken into parts: KOHL · dish.
Is coldish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊldɪʃ/ (KOHL-dish).