To pronounce "astonished", say AST-on-ish-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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AST-on-ish-ed
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"astonished" has 4 syllables: ast-on-ish-ed. It rhymes with admonished, if that helps it stick.
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"Astonished" has 4 syllables: ast · on · ish · ed.
Astonished: To surprise greatly.
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