How to Pronounce Dishwasher

To pronounce "dishwasher", say DISHW-ash-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dishwasher”

"dishwasher" has 3 syllables: dishw-ash-er. It rhymes with washer and posher, if that helps it stick.

What does dishwasher mean?

noun

  1. A machine for washing dishes.
  2. Someone who washes dishes, especially one hired to wash dishes in a restaurant.

Words that rhyme with dishwasher

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

washerposhersquasherbosherdoscherdosherosherroschersacher

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dishwasher"?▾

"Dishwasher" has 3 syllables: dishw · ash · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "dishwasher"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dishwasher" is /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/.

What does "dishwasher" mean?▾

Dishwasher: A machine for washing dishes.

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