How to pronounce slannish
Say it like SLAN-ish. Slannish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAN).
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- SLAN
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slannish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slannish
American and British speakers say slannish in essentially the same way: /ˈslænɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈslænɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLAN-ish.
What does slannish mean?
- Like a science fiction fan; characteristic of or pertaining to a science fiction fan.
Where does slannish come from?
From slan + -ish.
Words that rhyme with slannish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slannish.
Questions about saying slannish
How do you pronounce slannish?
Say SLAN-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈslænɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈslænɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slannish?
Slannish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAN). Broken into parts: SLAN · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say slannish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslænɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈslænɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.