How to Pronounce Burnished

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BURN-ish-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “burnished”

"burnished" has 3 syllables: burn-ish-ed. It rhymes with furnished, if that helps it stick.

What does burnished mean?

verb

  1. To make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine.

    “In pottery, a stone is sometimes used to burnish a pot before firing, giving it a smooth, shiny look.”

  2. To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large.

adjective

  1. Polished, made shiny by rubbing (especially with a burnisher).
  2. Blazing, bright.

Synonyms

bufffurbishpolishshinewax

Words that rhyme with burnished

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

furnished

Related words

polishedshininglustrousshinybrightbeddedfurbishedburnisht

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burnished"?▾

"Burnished" has 3 syllables: burn · ish · ed.

What does "burnished" mean?▾

Burnished: To make smooth or shiny by rubbing; to polish; to shine.

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