How to pronounce mouthwash
Say it like MOWTH-wahsh. Mouthwash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWTH).
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US American/ˈmaʊθˌwɑʃ/MOWTH-wahsh
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- MOWTH
- wahsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mouthwash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- wahshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does mouthwash mean?
noun
- A liquid used to clean one's mouth.
- To clean one's mouth with mouthwash.
Where does mouthwash come from?
From mouth + wash.
Questions about saying mouthwash
How do you pronounce mouthwash?
Say MOWTH-wahsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊθˌwɑʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mouthwash?
Mouthwash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOWTH). Broken into parts: MOWTH · wahsh.