How to Pronounce Vanish

To pronounce "vanish", say VAN-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvænɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈvænɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vanish”

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

What does vanish mean?

noun

The brief terminal part of a vowel or vocal element, differing more or less in quality from the main part.
“a as in ale ordinarily ends with a vanish of i as in ill.”
A magic trick in which something seems to disappear.
“The French drop is a well-known vanish involving sleight of hand.”

verb

To become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed.
To become equal to zero.
“The function f(x)=x^2 vanishes at x=0.”

Synonyms

disappear

Words that rhyme with vanish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

banish clannish mannish tannish pollyannish manish ganesh hanisch hanish janisch janish spanish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vanish"?▾

"Vanish" has 2 syllables: van · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "vanish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vanish" is /ˈvænɪʃ/.

What does "vanish" mean?▾

Vanish: The brief terminal part of a vowel or vocal element, differing more or less in quality from the main part.

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