How to Pronounce "garish"
word
ˈɡɛɹɪʃ
GAIR-ish
ɡˈeəɹɪʃ
GAIR-ish
Definition
Something that is garish is very bright or colorful in a way that is unpleasant or too much; it usually means something flashy and tasteless.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛɹɪʃ
British English
ɡˈeəɹɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAIR-ish
UK
GAIR-ish
Listen in Context
She wore a garish red dress to the party.
The walls were painted in garish colors.
The sign's lights were too garish at night.
I couldn't focus because of her garish jewelry.