How to Pronounce Garish

To pronounce "garish", say GAR-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “garish”

"garish" has 2 syllables: gar-ish. It rhymes with parish and bearish, if that helps it stick.

What does garish mean?

adjective

  1. Overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste.

    “The dress fits her well, but the pattern is rather garish.”

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Words that rhyme with garish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parishbearishwarishperishfairishbarishnightmarishsquarishmarishharishbureshcherish

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "garish"?▾

"Garish" has 2 syllables: gar · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "garish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "garish" is /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/.

What does "garish" mean?▾

Garish: Overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste.

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