How to pronounce vanishes
Say it like VAN-ih-shiz. Vanishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN).
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- VAN
- ih
- shiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vanishes 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vanishes
American and British speakers say vanishes in essentially the same way: /ˈvænɪʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈvænɪʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAN-ih-shiz.
What does vanishes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vanish How to pronounce vanish
Questions about saying vanishes
How do you pronounce vanishes?
Say VAN-ih-shiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvænɪʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈvænɪʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vanishes?
Vanishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN). Broken into parts: VAN · ih · shiz.
Do Americans and Brits say vanishes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvænɪʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈvænɪʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.