How to Pronounce Nightmarish

To pronounce "nightmarish", say NIGHTM-ar-ish — 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

NIGHTM-ar-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “nightmarish”

"nightmarish" has 3 syllables: nightm-ar-ish. It rhymes with garish and parish, if that helps it stick.

What does nightmarish mean?

adjective

  1. Resembling a nightmare.

Synonyms

nightmarey

Words that rhyme with nightmarish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

garishparishbearishwarishperishfairishbarishsquarishmarishharishbureshcherish

Related words

bloodcurdlinghair-raisingalarmingfearsometerrifyingfrighteningappallingdistressing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nightmarish"?▾

"Nightmarish" has 3 syllables: nightm · ar · ish.

What does "nightmarish" mean?▾

Nightmarish: Resembling a nightmare.

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