How to pronounce vanquish
Say it like VANG-kwish. Vanquish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VANG).
- VANG
- kwish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vanquish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kwishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vanquish
American and British speakers say vanquish in essentially the same way: /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VANG-kwish.
What does vanquish mean?
- To defeat (someone); to overcome.
Where does vanquish come from?
From Middle English venquysshen, vaynquisshen, borrowed from a conjugated form of Old French veincre, from Latin vincō.
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Questions about saying vanquish
How do you pronounce vanquish?
Say VANG-kwish. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vanquish?
Vanquish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VANG). Broken into parts: VANG · kwish.
Do Americans and Brits say vanquish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.