How to pronounce flushes
Say it like FLUHSH-iz. Flushes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHSH).
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- FLUHSH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flushes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHSHSay 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 flushes
American and British speakers say flushes in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈflʌʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHSH-iz.
What does flushes mean?
- plural of flush How to pronounce flush
- third-person singular simple present indicative of flush How to pronounce flush
Questions about saying flushes
How do you pronounce flushes?
Say FLUHSH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈflʌʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flushes?
Flushes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHSH). Broken into parts: FLUHSH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say flushes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈflʌʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.