How to pronounce dishwashing
Say it like DISH-wah-shing. Dishwashing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DISH).
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US American/ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɪŋ/DISH-wah-shing
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- DISH
- wah
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishwashing 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.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does dishwashing mean?
noun
- The act of cleaning the dishware.
Where does dishwashing come from?
From Middle English dihsse-wehssinge, dischwaschyng, equivalent to dish + washing.
Questions about saying dishwashing
How do you pronounce dishwashing?
Say DISH-wah-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishwashing?
Dishwashing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DISH). Broken into parts: DISH · wah · shing.