How to pronounce womanish
Say it like WUUM-uh-nish. Womanish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUM).
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- WUUM
- uh
- nish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Womanish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUUMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of womanish
American and British speakers say womanish in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊmənɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈwʊmənɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUM-uh-nish.
What does womanish mean?
- Carried out by or pertaining to a woman.
Where does womanish come from?
From Middle English wommanyssh.
Questions about saying womanish
How do you pronounce womanish?
Say WUUM-uh-nish. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊmənɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈwʊmənɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in womanish?
Womanish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUM). Broken into parts: WUUM · uh · nish.
Do Americans and Brits say womanish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊmənɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈwʊmənɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.