How to Pronounce Polishes

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

POL-ish-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “polishes”

"polishes" has 3 syllables: pol-ish-es. It rhymes with abolishes and demolishes, if that helps it stick.

What does polishes mean?

noun

  1. A substance used to polish.

    “A good silver polish will remove tarnish easily.”

  2. Cleanliness; smoothness, shininess.

    “The floor was waxed to a high polish.”

verb

  1. To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

    “He polished up the chrome until it gleamed.”

  2. To refine; remove imperfections from.

    “The band has polished its performance since the last concert.”

Synonyms

classelegancepanacherefinementstylefinishsheenshinehoneperfect

Words that rhyme with polishes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abolishesdemolishes

Related words

roundrefinementrefinefine-tuneburnishglossinessshine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polishes"?▾

"Polishes" has 3 syllables: pol · ish · es.

What does "polishes" mean?▾

Polishes: A substance used to polish.

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