How to pronounce cushag
Say it like KUUSH-uhg. Cushag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUSH).
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- KUUSH
- uhg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cushag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cushag
American and British speakers say cushag in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊˌʃəɡ/ in the US and /ˈkʊˌʃəɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUSH-uhg.
What does cushag mean?
- The ragwort, the national flower of the Isle of Man, which has a large stalk.
Where does cushag come from?
From Manx cushag vooar (“big stalk”), from cushag (“stalk”).
Questions about saying cushag
How do you pronounce cushag?
Say KUUSH-uhg. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊˌʃəɡ/. In British English it is /ˈkʊˌʃəɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cushag?
Cushag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUSH). Broken into parts: KUUSH · uhg.
Do Americans and Brits say cushag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊˌʃəɡ/ and the British form is /ˈkʊˌʃəɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.