How to Pronounce Sharpish

To pronounce "sharpish", say SHARP-ish — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

SHARP-ish

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"sharpish" has 2 syllables: sharp-ish.

What does sharpish mean?

adjective

  1. Somewhat sharp (sudden, abrupt).

    The car made a sharpish turn.

  2. Somewhat sharp; not blunt.

    a sharpish knife

adverb

  1. Rapidly, soon.

    You'd better mend your ways sharpish!

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How many syllables are in "sharpish"?

"Sharpish" has 2 syllables: sharp · ish.

What does "sharpish" mean?

Sharpish: Somewhat sharp (sudden, abrupt).

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