How to pronounce vanished
Say it like VAN-isht. Vanished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN).
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- VAN
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vanished 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.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vanished
American and British speakers say vanished in essentially the same way: /ˈvænɪʃt/ in the US and /ˈvænɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAN-isht.
What does vanished mean?
- having passed out of existence“vanished civilizations”
Questions about saying vanished
How do you pronounce vanished?
Say VAN-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˈvænɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈvænɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vanished?
Vanished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN). Broken into parts: VAN · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say vanished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvænɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˈvænɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.