How to pronounce quash
Say it like KWAHSH. Quash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWAHSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of quash
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOSH.
What does quash mean?
- To defeat decisively, to suppress.“The army quashed the rebellion.”
- To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).
Where does quash come from?
From Middle English quaschen, quasshen, cwessen, quassen, from Old French quasser, from Latin quassāre, under the influence of cassō (“to annul”), from Latin quatiō (“to shake”) Cognate with Dutch kwetsen (“to hurt, injure”), German quetsch
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Words that rhyme with quash
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Questions about saying quash
How do you pronounce quash?
Say KWAHSH. The American pronunciation is /kwɑʃ/. In British English it is /kwɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quash?
Quash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWAHSH.
Is quash pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kwɒʃ/ (KWOSH).