How to pronounce crushes
Say it like KRUHSH-iz. Crushes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHSH).
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- KRUHSH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crushes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crushes
American and British speakers say crushes in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈkrʌʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHSH-iz.
What does crushes mean?
- plural of crush How to pronounce crush
- third-person singular simple present indicative of crush How to pronounce crush
Questions about saying crushes
How do you pronounce crushes?
Say KRUHSH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crushes?
Crushes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHSH). Broken into parts: KRUHSH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say crushes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.