How to pronounce kush
Say it like KUUSH. Kush is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUUSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kush pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of kush
American and British speakers say kush in essentially the same way: /kʊʃ/ in the US and /kʊʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUSH.
What does kush mean?
- Marijuana, especially Cannabis indica (a variety of marijuana originating in Afghanistan and northern Pakistan, strains of which often have high THC content).
- A synthetic cannabinoid-like recreational drug prevalent in Sierra Leone.
Where does kush come from?
Ellipsis of Hindu Kush, the place of origin.
Words that rhyme with kush
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kush.
Questions about saying kush
How do you pronounce kush?
Say KUUSH. The American pronunciation is /kʊʃ/. In British English it is /kʊʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kush?
Kush is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUUSH.
Do Americans and Brits say kush the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʊʃ/ and the British form is /kʊʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.