How to Pronounce "womanish"
word
WUHM-uh-nish
WUHM-uh-nish
Definition
Describes behavior, appearance, or actions thought to be like those of a woman, usually used in a disapproving way to suggest someone is not behaving in a traditionally masculine manner.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwʊmənɪʃ
British English
wˈʊmənɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHM-uh-nish
UK
WUHM-uh-nish
Listen in Context
He was criticized for his womanish manners.
Some people think crying is womanish, but that's not true.
He didn't like being called womanish by his friends.
That's such a womanish thing to say, don't you think?