How to pronounce tarnished
Say it like TAR-nisht. Tarnished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- nisht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarnished pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tarnished
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-nisht.
What does tarnished mean?
- simple past and past participle of tarnish How to pronounce tarnish
- Discolored or blemished.
- Sullied or dishonored.
Words that rhyme with tarnished
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tarnished.
Questions about saying tarnished
How do you pronounce tarnished?
Say TAR-nisht. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrnɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːnɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarnished?
Tarnished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · nisht.
Is tarnished pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɑːnɪʃt/ (TAH-nisht).