How to pronounce onrush
Say it like ON-ruhsh. Onrush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ON).
- ON
- ruhsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onrush pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of onrush
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ON-ruhsh.
What does onrush mean?
- A forceful rush or flow forward.
- An aggressive assault.
- To rush or flow forward forcefully.
- To assault aggressively.
Where does onrush come from?
From on- + rush. Compare Middle English onresen (“to rush upon; attack”), from Old English onrǣsan (“to rush, rush on”); Old English onrǣs (“an onrush, assault, attack”).
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Questions about saying onrush
How do you pronounce onrush?
Say ON-ruhsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑnˌrʌʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɒnˌrʌʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onrush?
Onrush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ON). Broken into parts: ON · ruhsh.
Is onrush pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒnˌrʌʃ/ (ON-ruhsh).