How to pronounce dishwasher
Say it like DISH-wah-sher. Dishwasher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DISH).
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- DISH
- wah
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishwasher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dishwasher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DISH-wosh-uh.
What does dishwasher mean?
- A machine for washing dishes.“load the dishwasher”
- Someone who washes dishes, especially one hired to wash dishes in a restaurant.
- A bird, the restless flycatcher (Myiagra inquieta).
Where does dishwasher come from?
From Middle English dysche wescheare, equivalent to dish + washer.
Questions about saying dishwasher
How do you pronounce dishwasher?
Say DISH-wah-sher. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishwasher?
Dishwasher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DISH). Broken into parts: DISH · wah · sher.
Is dishwasher 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 /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ (DISH-wosh-uh).