How to pronounce sevenish
Say it like SEV-uh-nish. Sevenish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV).
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- SEV
- uh
- nish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sevenish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sevenish
American and British speakers say sevenish in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛvənɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈsɛvənɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEV-uh-nish.
What does sevenish mean?
- Any time close to seven o'clock.
- Approximately seven.
Where does sevenish come from?
From seven + -ish.
Questions about saying sevenish
How do you pronounce sevenish?
Say SEV-uh-nish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛvənɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛvənɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sevenish?
Sevenish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEV). Broken into parts: SEV · uh · nish.
Do Americans and Brits say sevenish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛvənɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛvənɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.