How to Pronounce Garnishment

To pronounce "garnishment", say GARN-ishm-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

GARN-ishm-ent

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💡 Tip for remembering “garnishment”

"garnishment" has 3 syllables: garn-ishm-ent.

What does garnishment mean?

noun

  1. A judgment that a third party should pay money owing to a defendant directly to a plaintiff.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "garnishment"?▾

"Garnishment" has 3 syllables: garn · ishm · ent.

What does "garnishment" mean?▾

Garnishment: A judgment that a third party should pay money owing to a defendant directly to a plaintiff.

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