How to Pronounce Lavished

To pronounce "lavished", say LAV-ish-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

LAV-ish-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “lavished”

"lavished" has 3 syllables: lav-ish-ed.

What does lavished 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.”

Related words

prodigalplushovergenerouslucullanmunificentgenerousunsparingrich

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How many syllables are in "lavished"?▾

"Lavished" has 3 syllables: lav · ish · ed.

What does "lavished" mean?▾

Lavished: To give out extremely generously; to squander.

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