How To Pronounce Varnish
varnish
In British English, varnish is pronounced /ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈvɑːʴ.nɪʃ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/.
Varnish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Varnish has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Varnish
Questions About Varnish
How do you pronounce varnish in British English?
In British English, varnish is pronounced /ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈvɑːʴ.nɪʃ].
How do you pronounce varnish in American English?
In American English, varnish is pronounced /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/.
How many syllables are in varnish?
Varnish has two syllables, /vɑː/ + /nɪʃ/.
Where is the stress in varnish?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /vɑː/.
Do British and American English pronounce varnish the same way?
No. British English has /ˈvɑː.nɪʃ/ and American English has /ˈvɑːr.nɪʃ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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