How to pronounce dishy
Say it like DISH-ee. Dishy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DISH).
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- DISH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dishy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dishy
American and British speakers say dishy in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪʃi/ in the US and /ˈdɪʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DISH-ee.
What does dishy mean?
- Attractive; good-looking; sexy.
- Tending to relay information and gossip.
- A dishwasher (someone who washes dishes).
Where does dishy come from?
From dish (“attractive person”) + -y (forming adjectives).
Words that rhyme with dishy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dishy.
Questions about saying dishy
How do you pronounce dishy?
Say DISH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪʃi/. In British English it is /ˈdɪʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dishy?
Dishy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DISH). Broken into parts: DISH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dishy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪʃi/ and the British form is /ˈdɪʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.