How to pronounce varnished
Say it like VAR-nisht. Varnished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR).
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- VAR
- nisht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varnished pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of varnished
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAH-nisht.
What does varnished mean?
- simple past and past participle of varnish How to pronounce varnish
- coated or decorated with varnish
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Questions about saying varnished
How do you pronounce varnished?
Say VAR-nisht. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑrnɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈvɑːnɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varnished?
Varnished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR). Broken into parts: VAR · nisht.
Is varnished pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɑːnɪʃt/ (VAH-nisht).