How to pronounce cushat
Say it like KUHSH-ut. Cushat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHSH).
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- KUHSH
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cushat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cushat
American and British speakers say cushat in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌʃət/ in the US and /ˈkʌʃət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHSH-ut.
What does cushat mean?
- A pigeon, wood pigeon or ring dove.
Where does cushat come from?
From Middle English cowshott, cowschote, quyshte, from Old English cūsċeote (literally “cow shoot”), although it is difficult to understand why such a name would be given to these birds (see cūsċeote for more).
Questions about saying cushat
How do you pronounce cushat?
Say KUHSH-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌʃət/. In British English it is /ˈkʌʃət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cushat?
Cushat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHSH). Broken into parts: KUHSH · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say cushat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌʃət/ and the British form is /ˈkʌʃət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.