How to pronounce mawkish
Say it like MAW-kish. Mawkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAW).
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- MAW
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mawkish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mawkish
American and British speakers say mawkish in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔkɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAW-kish.
What does mawkish mean?
- Excessively or falsely sentimental; showing a sickly excess of sentiment.
Where does mawkish come from?
From mawk + -ish.
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Words that rhyme with mawkish
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Questions about saying mawkish
How do you pronounce mawkish?
Say MAW-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mawkish?
Mawkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAW). Broken into parts: MAW · kish.
Do Americans and Brits say mawkish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔkɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.