The word "washdish" is spelled with a "sh" sound, represented in IPA as /ʃ/. This sound is often confused with the "s" sound, which is represented as /s/. The first part of "washdish" is spelled with the long "a" sound, represented as /ɑ/, while the second part is spelled with the short "i" sound, represented as /ɪ/. The combination of these sounds produces the phonetic transcription /ˈwɔʃdɪʃ/ for "washdish." This word refers to a dish used for washing or rinsing small items.