How to Pronounce Dashes

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdæʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dashes”

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

What does dashes mean?

noun

  1. Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
  2. (by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.

verb

  1. To run quickly or for a short distance.

    “He dashed across the field.”

  2. To leave or depart.

    “I have to dash now. See you soon.”

Words that rhyme with dashes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gashesflasheseyelashessmashessplashestrashescashescrashesrashescachesstashesbashes

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dashes"?▾

"Dashes" has 2 syllables: dash · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "dashes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dashes" is /ˈdæʃɪz/.

What does "dashes" mean?▾

Dashes: Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).

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