How to pronounce onrushing
Say it like ON-ruhsh-ing. Onrushing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ON).
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- ON
- ruhsh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onrushing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of onrushing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ON-ruhsh-ing.
What does onrushing mean?
- rushing or flowing forward
- attacking
- present participle and gerund of onrush How to pronounce onrush
Where does onrushing come from?
From on- + rushing.
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Questions about saying onrushing
How do you pronounce onrushing?
Say ON-ruhsh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑnˌrʌʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɒnˌrʌʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onrushing?
Onrushing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ON). Broken into parts: ON · ruhsh · ing.
Is onrushing 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 /ˈɒnˌrʌʃɪŋ/ (ON-ruhsh-ing).