How to pronounce varnishes
Say it like VAR-nih-shuz. Varnishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR).
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- VAR
- nih
- shuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varnishes 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of varnishes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAH-nih-shuz.
What does varnishes mean?
- plural of varnish How to pronounce varnish
Questions about saying varnishes
How do you pronounce varnishes?
Say VAR-nih-shuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑrnɪʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈvɑːnɪʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varnishes?
Varnishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR). Broken into parts: VAR · nih · shuz.
Is varnishes 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 /ˈvɑːnɪʃəz/ (VAH-nih-shuz).