How to Pronounce Spanish

To pronounce "spanish", say SPAN-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈspæn.ɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spanish”

"spanish" has 2 syllables: span-ish. It rhymes with vanish and banish, if that helps it stick.

What does spanish mean?

verb

  1. To subject to spanishing, a printing process in which an ink is deposited on the bottoms and sides of depressions formed in a plastic material

Words that rhyme with spanish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vanishbanishclannishmannishtannishpollyannishmanishganeshhanischhanishjanischjanish

Related words

spaniardcastilianespanolahispanicfrenchdutchspainrussian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spanish"?▾

"Spanish" has 2 syllables: span · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "spanish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spanish" is /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/.

What does "spanish" mean?▾

Spanish: To subject to spanishing, a printing process in which an ink is deposited on the bottoms and sides of depressions formed in a plastic material

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