How to pronounce hushed
Say it like HUHSHT. Hushed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HUHSHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hushed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHSHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hushed
American and British speakers say hushed in essentially the same way: /hʌʃt/ in the US and /hʌʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHSHT.
What does hushed mean?
- Very quiet; expressed using soft tones.“So awe-inspiring was the sight that we spoke only in hushed whispers.”
- simple past and past participle of hush How to pronounce hush
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hushed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hushed.
Questions about saying hushed
How do you pronounce hushed?
Say HUHSHT. The American pronunciation is /hʌʃt/. In British English it is /hʌʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hushed?
Hushed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HUHSHT.
Do Americans and Brits say hushed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hʌʃt/ and the British form is /hʌʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.