How to Pronounce Bashes

To pronounce "bashes", say BASH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæʃɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbæʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bashes”

"bashes" has 2 syllables: bash-es. It rhymes with gashes and flashes, if that helps it stick.

What does bashes 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.”

verb

  1. To abash; to disconcert or be disconcerted or put out of countenance.

Words that rhyme with bashes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gashesflasheseyelashessmashessplashestrashescashescrashesrashescachesdashesstashes

Related words

whapsmashknockbangbopbonkwhopbrawl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bashes"?▾

"Bashes" has 2 syllables: bash · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "bashes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bashes" is /ˈbæʃɪz/.

What does "bashes" mean?▾

Bashes: A large party; gala event.

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