How to pronounce vanish
Say it like VAN-ish. Vanish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN).
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- VAN
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vanish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VANSay 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 vanish
American and British speakers say vanish in essentially the same way: /ˈvænɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈvænɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAN-ish.
What does vanish mean?
- To become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed.
- To become equal to zero.“The function f such as f(x)#61;x² vanishes at x#61;0.”
- To disappear; to kidnap.
- The brief terminal part of a vowel or vocal element, differing more or less in quality from the main part.“a as in ale ordinarily ends with a vanish of i as in ill.”
- A magic trick in which something seems to disappear.“The French drop is a well-known vanish involving sleight of hand.”
- A disappearance; a vanishment.
Where does vanish come from?
Displaced native Old English cwincan, whose causative persists as quench (“put out (fire)”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with vanish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vanish.
Questions about saying vanish
How do you pronounce vanish?
Say VAN-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈvænɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈvænɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vanish?
Vanish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN). Broken into parts: VAN · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say vanish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvænɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈvænɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.