polish

/ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

Syllables pol·ish

Stress POL-ish

Phonics Breakdown

pol

/pɑːl/

or sound

ish

/ɪʃ/

-ish suffix

Meaning

to make something smooth, shiny, or better by rubbing or improving

Sound Reference

💡

pol=/pɑːl/(palm) + ish=/ɪʃ/(fish)

Example

She polished her shoes until they shone.