How to pronounce brushy
Say it like BRUHSH-ee. Brushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH).
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- BRUHSH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brushy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brushy
American and British speakers say brushy in essentially the same way: /ˈbrʌʃi/ in the US and /ˈbrʌʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUHSH-ee.
What does brushy mean?
- Having a similar texture to a fox’s tail; brushlike, bushy.
- Of the countryside: having thick vegetation, taller than grass but shorter than trees; having abundant brush; shrubby.
Where does brushy come from?
From brush + -y.
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Words that rhyme with brushy
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Questions about saying brushy
How do you pronounce brushy?
Say BRUHSH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrʌʃi/. In British English it is /ˈbrʌʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brushy?
Brushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRUHSH). Broken into parts: BRUHSH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say brushy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrʌʃi/ and the British form is /ˈbrʌʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.