How to pronounce gash
Say it like GASH. Gash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gash
American and British speakers say gash in essentially the same way: /ɡæʃ/ in the US and /ɡæʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GASH.
What does gash mean?
- To make a deep, long cut; to slash.“My leg got gashed.”
- A deep cut.“Unwittingly I slashed a gushing gash in my hand with a switchblade.”
- Rubbish, particularly on board a ship or aircraft.
- Unused film or sound during film editing.
- Poor-quality beer, usually watered down.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gash.
Questions about saying gash
How do you pronounce gash?
Say GASH. The American pronunciation is /ɡæʃ/. In British English it is /ɡæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gash?
Gash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GASH.
Do Americans and Brits say gash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡæʃ/ and the British form is /ɡæʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.