How to Pronounce Wash

To pronounce "wash", say WASH — one syllable, IPA /wɑʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/wɑʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wash”

"wash" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with panache and swash, if that helps it stick.

What does wash mean?

noun

  1. The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.

    “I'm going to have a quick wash before coming to bed.”

  2. A liquid used for washing.

verb

  1. To clean with water.

    “Dishwashers wash dishes much more efficiently than most humans.”

  2. To move or erode by the force of water in motion.

    “Heavy rains wash a road or an embankment.”

Synonyms

lavatory

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Words that rhyme with wash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

panacheswashquashsloshwhitewashposhhogwashtoshawashdoshbackwashbosh

Related words

rinselaundrylavelaundermoistendampenairstreamslipstream

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wash"?▾

"Wash" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wash" is /wɑʃ/.

What does "wash" mean?▾

Wash: The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.

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