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