How to pronounce blusher
Say it like BLUHSH-er. Blusher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHSH).
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- BLUHSH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blusher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blusher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLUHSH-uh.
What does blusher mean?
- One who blushes.
- Face makeup that makes the cheeks rosier.
- Any of several closely related, edible species of the genus Amanita, including Amanita rubescens and Amanita novinupta.
Where does blusher come from?
From blush + -er.
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Words that rhyme with blusher
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Questions about saying blusher
How do you pronounce blusher?
Say BLUHSH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blusher?
Blusher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHSH). Broken into parts: BLUHSH · er.
Is blusher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblʌʃə/ (BLUHSH-uh).