How to Pronounce Bash

To pronounce "bash", say BASH — one syllable, IPA /bæʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bæʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bash”

"bash" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dash and cache, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: basch — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bash mean?

noun

  1. A large party; gala event.

    “They had a big bash to celebrate their tenth anniversary.”

  2. An attack that consists of placing all one's weight into a downward attack with one's fists.

verb

  1. To strike heavily.

    “He bashed himself against the door.”

  2. To collide.

    “Don't bash into me with that shopping trolley.”

Words that rhyme with bash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashclashlashthrashcrashmashbacklash

Related words

whapsmashknockbangbopbonkwhopbrawl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bash"?▾

"Bash" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bash" is /bæʃ/.

What does "bash" mean?▾

Bash: A large party; gala event.

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