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