Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

washing-up

/ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.13 in modern English

Syllables
wash-ing-up
IPA
/ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.

British usage; Uncountable

adj

Of or relating to washing dishes.

British usage

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/
  • British English: /ˌwɒʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/

Usage

Phrases

do the washing-up washing-up liquid wash up drying-up

Frequently Paired Words

wash up drying-up

Synonyms

dishwashing

Questions

How do you pronounce washing-up?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/.
What does washing-up mean?
The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.

How to pronounce washing-up

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “washing-up” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.