How to Pronounce Burnishing

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BURN-ish-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “burnishing”

"burnishing" has 3 syllables: burn-ish-ing. It rhymes with furnishing, if that helps it stick.

What does burnishing 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.

noun

  1. A polishing.

Synonyms

bufffurbishpolishshinewax

Words that rhyme with burnishing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

furnishing

Related words

furbishglossinessglossbuffflushpolishpolishingpolishment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "burnishing"?▾

"Burnishing" has 3 syllables: burn · ish · ing.

What does "burnishing" mean?▾

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

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