How to Pronounce Washes

To pronounce "washes", say WASH-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

WASH-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “washes”

"washes" has 2 syllables: wash-es. It rhymes with quashes and sloshes, if that helps it stick.

What does washes 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

Words that rhyme with washes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quashessloshesgaloshessquashesbrainwashesboshesnoshescoshesmatias

Related words

rinselaundrylavelaundermoistendampenairstreamslipstream

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "washes"?▾

"Washes" has 2 syllables: wash · es.

What does "washes" mean?▾

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

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