How to Pronounce Pish

To pronounce "pish", say PISH — one syllable, IPA /pɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɪʃ/

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What does pish mean?

noun

  1. A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.

verb

  1. To try to attract birds by making a sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh").
  2. To express contempt.

adjective

  1. Of poor quality; very bad.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pish"?▾

"Pish" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pish" is /pɪʃ/.

What does "pish" mean?▾

Pish: A sibilant noise (e.g. "psshh") made by birders and ornithologists to attract small birds.

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