How to pronounce newish
Say it like NOO-ish. Newish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of newish
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-ish.
What does newish mean?
- Somewhat new
Where does newish come from?
From new + -ish.
Words that rhyme with newish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of newish.
Questions about saying newish
How do you pronounce newish?
Say NOO-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newish?
Newish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · ish.
Is newish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːɪʃ/ (NYOO-ish).