How to pronounce garnishee
Say it like gar-nih-SHEE. Garnishee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEE).
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- gar
- nih
- SHEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garnishee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- garKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of garnishee
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: gah-nih-SHEE.
What does garnishee mean?
- The person whose money is garnished.
- To have (money) set aside by court order (particularly for the payment of alleged debts); to garnish.“Her bank account was garnisheed to pay an outstanding tax debt.”
Where does garnishee come from?
From garnish + -ee.
Words that rhyme with garnishee
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Questions about saying garnishee
How do you pronounce garnishee?
Say gar-nih-SHEE. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑrnɪˈʃi/. In British English it is /ɡɑːnɪˈʃiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garnishee?
Garnishee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEE). Broken into parts: gar · nih · SHEE.
Is garnishee 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 /ɡɑːnɪˈʃiː/ (gah-nih-SHEE).