How to pronounce hashish
Say it like HASH-ish. Hashish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HASH).
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- HASH
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hashish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hashish
American and British speakers say hashish in essentially the same way: /ˈhæʃɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈhæʃɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HASH-ish.
Other ways to say hashish
Hashish also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- huh-SHEESH /həˈʃiʃ/
What does hashish mean?
- The leaves and tender parts of the Indian hemp plant (which are intoxicating), which are dried for either chewing or smoking.
- A cannabis extract.
- Marijuana generally.
Questions about saying hashish
How do you pronounce hashish?
Say HASH-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæʃɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhæʃɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hashish?
Hashish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HASH). Broken into parts: HASH · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say hashish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæʃɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈhæʃɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.