How to pronounce brushing
Say it like BRUHSH-ing. Brushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH).
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- BRUHSH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brushing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brushing
American and British speakers say brushing in essentially the same way: /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUHSH-ing.
What does brushing mean?
- the act of brushing your teeth“the dentist recommended two brushes a day”
- the act of brushing your hair“he gave his hair a quick brush”
Words that rhyme with brushing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brushing.
Questions about saying brushing
How do you pronounce brushing?
Say BRUHSH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brushing?
Brushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH). Broken into parts: BRUHSH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say brushing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.