How to pronounce blushing
Say it like BLUHSH-ing. Blushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHSH).
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- BLUHSH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blushing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blushing
American and British speakers say blushing in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHSH-ing.
What does blushing mean?
- present participle and gerund of blush How to pronounce blush
- The act of one who blushes; a blush.
- Showing blushes; rosy red.
Words that rhyme with blushing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blushing.
Questions about saying blushing
How do you pronounce blushing?
Say BLUHSH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blushing?
Blushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHSH). Broken into parts: BLUHSH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say blushing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.