How to pronounce deadish
Say it like DED-ish. Deadish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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- DED
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of deadish
American and British speakers say deadish in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛdɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈdɛdɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DED-ish.
What does deadish mean?
- Somewhat dead, dull, or lifeless.
Where does deadish come from?
From dead + -ish.
Words that rhyme with deadish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deadish.
Questions about saying deadish
How do you pronounce deadish?
Say DED-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadish?
Deadish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say deadish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛdɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈdɛdɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.