How to pronounce degarnish
Say it like dih-GAR-nish. Degarnish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAR).
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- dih
- GAR
- nish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degarnish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of degarnish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-GAH-nish.
What does degarnish mean?
- To strip or deprive entirely, as of furniture, ornaments, etc.; to disgarnish.“to degarnish a house”
- To deprive of a garrison, or of troops necessary for defense.“to degarnish a city or fort”
Where does degarnish come from?
From French dégarnir.
Words that rhyme with degarnish
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Questions about saying degarnish
How do you pronounce degarnish?
Say dih-GAR-nish. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈɡɑrnɪʃ/. In British English it is /dɪˈɡɑːnɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degarnish?
Degarnish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAR). Broken into parts: dih · GAR · nish.
Is degarnish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ (dih-GAH-nish).