How to Pronounce "varnish"
word
VAR-nish
VAH-nish
Definition
A clear liquid that is painted onto surfaces like wood or metal to protect them and give a shiny finish. It can also mean to improve or cover up something's appearance superficially.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvɑɹnɪʃ
British English
vˈɑːnɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAR-nish
UK
VAH-nish
Listen in Context
The wooden chair needs a new coat of varnish.
She applied varnish to the table to make it shiny.
Be careful not to spill the varnish.
They decided to varnish the old floor to give it new life.