How to pronounce gushy
Say it like GUHSH-ee. Gushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHSH).
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- GUHSH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gushy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gushy
American and British speakers say gushy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌʃi/ in the US and /ˈɡʌʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHSH-ee.
What does gushy mean?
- Gushing; effusive and often emotional.
- Tending to gush, to produce a large flow of liquid.
Where does gushy come from?
From gush + -y.
Words that rhyme with gushy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gushy.
Questions about saying gushy
How do you pronounce gushy?
Say GUHSH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌʃi/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gushy?
Gushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHSH). Broken into parts: GUHSH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gushy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌʃi/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.