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