How to pronounce gush
Say it like GUHSH. Gush is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gush pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gush
American and British speakers say gush in essentially the same way: /ɡʌʃ/ in the US and /ɡʌʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHSH.
What does gush mean?
- To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.“Water gushed out of the broken pipe.”
- To send (something) flowing forth suddenly in great volume.
- To make an excessive display of enthusiasm, praise, or sentiment.“The young mother was gushing over a baby.”
- A sudden rapid outflow.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gush
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gush.
Questions about saying gush
How do you pronounce gush?
Say GUHSH. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌʃ/. In British English it is /ɡʌʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gush?
Gush is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHSH.
Do Americans and Brits say gush the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌʃ/ and the British form is /ɡʌʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.