How to pronounce bushy
Say it like BUUSH-ee. Bushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUSH).
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- BUUSH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bushy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bushy
American and British speakers say bushy in essentially the same way: /ˈbʊʃi/ in the US and /ˈbʊʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUUSH-ee.
What does bushy mean?
- Like a bush in having many branches that spread out densely in all directions.“the bushy tail of a squirrel”
- Growing thickly.“bushy eyebrows”
- Alternative form of bushie.
Where does bushy come from?
From bush + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bushy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bushy.
Questions about saying bushy
How do you pronounce bushy?
Say BUUSH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʊʃi/. In British English it is /ˈbʊʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bushy?
Bushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUUSH). Broken into parts: BUUSH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say bushy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʊʃi/ and the British form is /ˈbʊʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.