How to Pronounce "dishwasher"
word
/ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɝ/
DISH-wah-shur
/dˈɪʃwɒʃɐ/
DISH-wo-shuh
Definition
A dishwasher is a machine used for cleaning dishes, cups, and other kitchen items automatically. It can also mean a person whose job is to wash dishes in a restaurant, but the machine is the most common meaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɝ/
British English
/dˈɪʃwɒʃɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DISH-wah-shur
UK
DISH-wo-shuh
Listen in Context
I put the dirty plates in the dishwasher.
The dishwasher is full. Please empty it.
Do you have a dishwasher at home?
Our dishwasher broke last night, so I had to wash everything by hand.