How to Pronounce Old-fashioned

To pronounce "old-fashioned", say OLDF-ash-ion-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /əʊldˈfæʃənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əʊldˈfæʃənd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “old-fashioned”

"old-fashioned" has 4 syllables: oldf-ash-ion-ed.

What does old-fashioned mean?

noun

A cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and adding whiskey or, less commonly, brandy, served with a twist of citrus rind.

adjective

Of a thing, outdated or no longer in vogue.
“My bike is old-fashioned but it gets me around.”
Of a person, preferring the customs of earlier times.
“You can’t stay the night, because my parents are a bit old-fashioned.”

Synonyms

date oldfangled outdated

Antonyms

new-fashioned

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "old-fashioned"?▾

"Old-fashioned" has 4 syllables: oldf · ash · ion · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "old-fashioned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "old-fashioned" is /əʊldˈfæʃənd/.

What does "old-fashioned" mean?▾

Old-fashioned: A cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and adding whiskey or, less commonly, brandy, served with a twist of citrus rind.

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