To pronounce "tarnishing", say TARN-ish-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tarnishing
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TARN-ish-ing
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"tarnishing" has 3 syllables: tarn-ish-ing. It rhymes with varnishing and garnishing, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tarnishing" has 3 syllables: tarn · ish · ing.
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