How to pronounce brushes
Say it like BRUHSH-iz. Brushes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH).
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- BRUHSH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brushes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brushes
American and British speakers say brushes in essentially the same way: /ˈbrʌʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈbrʌʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUHSH-iz.
What does brushes mean?
- plural of brush How to pronounce brush
- third-person singular simple present indicative of brush How to pronounce brush
Questions about saying brushes
How do you pronounce brushes?
Say BRUHSH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brushes?
Brushes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH). Broken into parts: BRUHSH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say brushes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrʌʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈbrʌʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.