To pronounce "tarnished", say TARN-ish-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɑɹnɪʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tarnished
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/ˈtɑɹnɪʃt/
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"tarnished" has 3 syllables: tarn-ish-ed. It rhymes with varnished and unvarnished, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Careful storage of silver will prevent it from tarnishing.”
“He is afraid that he will tarnish his reputation if he disagrees.”
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tarnished" has 3 syllables: tarn · ish · ed.
The IPA transcription of "tarnished" is /ˈtɑɹnɪʃt/.
Tarnished: To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
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