How to pronounce nowish
Say it like NOW-ish. Nowish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW).
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- NOW
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nowish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nowish
American and British speakers say nowish in essentially the same way: /ˈnaʊɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈnaʊɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOW-ish.
What does nowish mean?
- About now; almost immediately.
Where does nowish come from?
From now + -ish.
Questions about saying nowish
How do you pronounce nowish?
Say NOW-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaʊɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈnaʊɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nowish?
Nowish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW). Broken into parts: NOW · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say nowish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaʊɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈnaʊɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.