How to pronounce gushing
Say it like GUHSH-ing. Gushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHSH).
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- GUHSH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gushing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gushing
American and British speakers say gushing in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHSH-ing.
What does gushing mean?
- Flowing forth suddenly or violently.
- Inclined to gush; effusive.“a gushing tourist”
- The act or motion of something that gushes.
- present participle and gerund of gush How to pronounce gush
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Words that rhyme with gushing
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Questions about saying gushing
How do you pronounce gushing?
Say GUHSH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gushing?
Gushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHSH). Broken into parts: GUHSH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say gushing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.