How to Pronounce “gnash”

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IPA Transcription

American (US): /ˈnæʃ/
British (UK): /ˈnæʃ/

What “gnash” means

verb — To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.

Example: gnashing your teeth.

Pronunciation Notes

The g is silent. Word-initial gn- is pronounced as a plain /n/ in English. Begin “gnash” on the n and the g never surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "gnash" mean?

gnash (verb): To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger. For example — gnashing your teeth.

How do you pronounce "gnash" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "gnash", /ˈnæʃ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "gnash"?

/ˈnæʃ/ in American English, /ˈnæʃ/ in British English.

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