How to pronounce garish
American English pronunciation
GAIR-ish
- IPA
- /ˈɡɛɹɪʃ/
- Syllables
- GAIR · ish (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What garish means
Harshly bright and showy
In a sentence: The garish sign blinked pink and orange all night.
Where it comes from: It possibly comes from an old word meaning to stare.
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