anguish

/ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

Syllables an·guish

Stress AN-guish

Phonics Breakdown

an

/æŋ/

ng sound

gu

/ɡw/

hard g

ish

/ɪʃ/

short i

Meaning

severe mental or physical pain; distress

Sound Reference

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an=/æŋ/(angry) + gu=/ɡw/(language) + ish=/ɪʃ/(fish)

Example

She cried out in anguish when she heard the news.