How to Pronounce Lish

To pronounce "lish", say LISH — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “lish”

"lish" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with swish and whish, if that helps it stick.

What does lish mean?

noun

  1. A hybrid variety of English having a name that is derived from a portmanteau of the name of one language and the word English, such as Chinglish (Chinese + English), Spanglish (Spanish + English), Taglish (Tagalog + English), etc.

Words that rhyme with lish

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swishwhishdishishjellyfishcrawfishstarfishdischjewfishknish

Related words

englishanglaisfrancaislischaklitchlisslitzlitzie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lish"?▾

"Lish" has one syllable.

What does "lish" mean?▾

Lish: A hybrid variety of English having a name that is derived from a portmanteau of the name of one language and the word English, such as Chinglish (Chinese + English), Spanglish (Spanish + English), Taglish (Tagalog + English), etc.

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