Tarnished

How many syllables in Tarnished?

tarnished has 2 syllables

Split Tarnished into syllables?

tar-nished

Definition of Tarnished

To lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.

How should Tarnished divide into syllables

There are two syllables in this word. The first syllable 'tar' has the vowel 'a' and the consonants 't' and 'r'. The second syllable 'nished' has the vowels 'i' and 'e' and the consonants 'n', 'sh' and 'd'.

Part of Speech - Tarnished

Verb

The silverware was tarnished from being left out in the rain.

Sentences with Tarnished

  • The brass doorknob was tarnished and dull.
  • If you don't polish your silverware, it will tarnish.
  • The statue's surface was tarnished from years of exposure to the elements.
  • The mirror was tarnished and needed cleaning.
  • The once shiny car had tarnished paint.
  • The jewelry had tarnished from being stored in a damp place.
  • The chrome on the bike had tarnished from the salty air.
  • The statue had tarnished and turned green.
  • The old medals had begun to tarnish over time.
  • The copper roof had tarnished to a greenish color.

Quotes with Tarnished

  • The tarnished reputation of the company made it difficult to attract new clients. - Unknown
  • We all have our limitations, but when we listen to our critics, we also have theirs. - Robert Brault
  • We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves. - Henry Ward Beecher

Number of characters in Tarnished

9 ( t, a, r, n, i, s, h, e, d )

Unique letters in Tarnished

9 ( t, a, r, n, i, s, h, e, d )

Tarnished Backwards

dehsinrat

Phonetic Transcription of Tarnished

IPA (International): ˈtɑ:rnɪʃt

ARA (American): ˈtɑrnɪʃt

EPA (English): ˈtɑ:rnɪʃt

TAA-RNIH-SHT