How to Pronounce Brainwashed

To pronounce "brainwashed", say BRAINW-ash-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BRAINW-ash-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “brainwashed”

"brainwashed" has 3 syllables: brainw-ash-ed. It rhymes with sloshed and squashed, if that helps it stick.

What does brainwashed mean?

verb

  1. To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)
  2. To take from an electronically controlled machine its stored-up information; to erase a computer's programming. (1960)

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Words that rhyme with brainwashed

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sloshedsquashedquashedwhitewashedjoshedunwashedwashedswashed

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brainwashed"?▾

"Brainwashed" has 3 syllables: brainw · ash · ed.

What does "brainwashed" mean?▾

Brainwashed: To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)

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