How to pronounce gnash
Say it like NASH. Gnash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gnash
American and British speakers say gnash in essentially the same way: /næʃ/ in the US and /næʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NASH.
What does gnash mean?
- To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.“gnashing your teeth”
- To grind between the teeth.“to gnash the air in fury”
- To clash together violently.
- A sudden snapping of the teeth.
Where does gnash come from?
From Middle English gnasten.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gnash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gnash.
Questions about saying gnash
How do you pronounce gnash?
Say NASH. The American pronunciation is /næʃ/. In British English it is /næʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnash?
Gnash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NASH.
Do Americans and Brits say gnash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /næʃ/ and the British form is /næʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.