How to pronounce bushwhacking
Say it like BUUSH-wak-ing. Bushwhacking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUSH).
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- BUUSH
- wak
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bushwhacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- wakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bushwhacking
American and British speakers say bushwhacking in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊʃˌwækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʊʃˌwækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUSH-wak-ing.
What does bushwhacking mean?
- Travelling through thick wooded country, cutting away scrub to make progress.
- Fighting as a guerrilla, especially in wooded country.
- Criticizing on policies and stances by George W. Bush.
- present participle and gerund of bushwhack How to pronounce bushwhack
Questions about saying bushwhacking
How do you pronounce bushwhacking?
Say BUUSH-wak-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊʃˌwækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʊʃˌwækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bushwhacking?
Bushwhacking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUSH). Broken into parts: BUUSH · wak · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say bushwhacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊʃˌwækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʊʃˌwækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.