How to Pronounce Lavish

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlævɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lavish”

"lavish" has 2 syllables: lav-ish. It rhymes with lavash and calvish, if that helps it stick.

What does lavish mean?

verb

  1. To give out extremely generously; to squander.

    “They lavished money on the dinner.”

  2. To give out to (somebody) extremely generously.

    “They lavished him with praise.”

adjective

  1. Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.

    “lavish of money;   lavish of praise”

  2. Superabundant; excessive

    “lavish meal”

Synonyms

extravagantexuberantimmoderateprodigalprofusewasteful

Words that rhyme with lavish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lavashcalvishmactavishmctavish

Related words

prodigalplushovergenerouslucullanmunificentgenerousunsparingrich

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lavish"?▾

"Lavish" has 2 syllables: lav · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "lavish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lavish" is /ˈlævɪʃ/.

What does "lavish" mean?▾

Lavish: To give out extremely generously; to squander.

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