How to pronounce garnishes
Say it like GAR-nih-shuz. Garnishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- nih
- shuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garnishes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of garnishes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAH-nih-shuz.
What does garnishes mean?
- plural of garnish How to pronounce garnish
- third-person singular simple present indicative of garnish How to pronounce garnish
Questions about saying garnishes
How do you pronounce garnishes?
Say GAR-nih-shuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑrnɪʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɑːnɪʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garnishes?
Garnishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · nih · shuz.
Is garnishes 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 /ˈɡɑːnɪʃəz/ (GAH-nih-shuz).