How to pronounce cushions
Say it like KUUSH-unz. Cushions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUSH).
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- KUUSH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cushions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cushions
American and British speakers say cushions in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊʃənz/ in the US and /ˈkʊʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUSH-unz.
What does cushions mean?
- plural of cushion How to pronounce cushion
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cushion How to pronounce cushion
Questions about saying cushions
How do you pronounce cushions?
Say KUUSH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈkʊʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cushions?
Cushions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUSH). Broken into parts: KUUSH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say cushions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊʃənz/ and the British form is /ˈkʊʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.