How to pronounce crushing
Say it like KRUHSH-ing. Crushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHSH).
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- KRUHSH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crushing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crushing
American and British speakers say crushing in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHSH-ing.
What does crushing mean?
- physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination“a crushing blow”“a crushing rejection”
- forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority“the suppression of heresy”“the quelling of the rebellion”
Where does crushing come from?
By surface analysis, crush + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with crushing
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Questions about saying crushing
How do you pronounce crushing?
Say KRUHSH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crushing?
Crushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHSH). Broken into parts: KRUHSH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say crushing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.