How to pronounce ambushed
Say it like AM-buusht. Ambushed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- buusht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambushed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buushtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of ambushed
American and British speakers say ambushed in essentially the same way: /ˈæmˌbʊʃt/ in the US and /ˈæmˌbʊʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-buusht.
What does ambushed mean?
- simple past and past participle of ambush How to pronounce ambush
- Having been the target of an ambush.
- Having been subjected to a shock for which one is unprepared.
Questions about saying ambushed
How do you pronounce ambushed?
Say AM-buusht. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmˌbʊʃt/. In British English it is /ˈæmˌbʊʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambushed?
Ambushed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · buusht.
Do Americans and Brits say ambushed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmˌbʊʃt/ and the British form is /ˈæmˌbʊʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.