How to pronounce tannish
Say it like TAN-ish. Tannish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tannish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay 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 tannish
American and British speakers say tannish in essentially the same way: /ˈtænɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈtænɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-ish.
What does tannish mean?
- Somewhat tan in color.“The mushrooms were creamy white with tannish caps.”
Where does tannish come from?
From tan + -ish.
Words that rhyme with tannish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tannish.
Questions about saying tannish
How do you pronounce tannish?
Say TAN-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈtænɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tannish?
Tannish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say tannish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈtænɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.