How to pronounce plush
Say it like PLUHSH. Plush is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLUHSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plush pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of plush
American and British speakers say plush in essentially the same way: /plʌʃ/ in the US and /plʌʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHSH.
What does plush mean?
- Very extravagant.
- Very expensive, or appearing expensive; opulent, luxurious.“They lived in a plush apartment complex.”
- Having a soft, fluffy exterior (of a man-made object, especially stuffed animals or upholstery).“This plush toy is so cute and soft, I want it!”
- A textile fabric with a nap or shag on one side, longer and softer than the nap of velvet.
- A plush toy.
- To give a soft, fluffy surface to.
Where does plush come from?
From French peluche (“fluff, plush”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with plush
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plush.
Questions about saying plush
How do you pronounce plush?
Say PLUHSH. The American pronunciation is /plʌʃ/. In British English it is /plʌʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plush?
Plush is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLUHSH.
Do Americans and Brits say plush the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plʌʃ/ and the British form is /plʌʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.