How to pronounce brushfinch
Say it like BRUHSH-finch. Brushfinch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH).
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- BRUHSH
- finch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brushfinch 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.
- finchKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brushfinch
American and British speakers say brushfinch in essentially the same way: /ˈbrʌʃfɪntʃ/ in the US and /ˈbrʌʃfɪntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUHSH-finch.
What does brushfinch mean?
- Any bird of the genus Atlapetes.
Where does brushfinch come from?
From brush + finch.
Questions about saying brushfinch
How do you pronounce brushfinch?
Say BRUHSH-finch. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌʃfɪntʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌʃfɪntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brushfinch?
Brushfinch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH). Broken into parts: BRUHSH · finch.
Do Americans and Brits say brushfinch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrʌʃfɪntʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbrʌʃfɪntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.