How to pronounce lushy
Say it like LUHSH-ee. Lushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHSH).
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- LUHSH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lushy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHSHSay 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 lushy
American and British speakers say lushy in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌʃi/ in the US and /ˈlʌʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHSH-ee.
What does lushy mean?
- Given to drinking alcohol.
- Drunk; tipsy.
- Lush; growing abundantly.
Where does lushy come from?
From lush + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lushy
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Questions about saying lushy
How do you pronounce lushy?
Say LUHSH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌʃi/. In British English it is /ˈlʌʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lushy?
Lushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHSH). Broken into parts: LUHSH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say lushy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌʃi/ and the British form is /ˈlʌʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.