How to pronounce plushy
Say it like PLUHSH-ee. Plushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHSH).
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- PLUHSH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plushy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plushy
American and British speakers say plushy in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌʃi/ in the US and /ˈplʌʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHSH-ee.
What does plushy mean?
- Synonym of plushie.
- Like plush; soft and shaggy.
- Plush; sumptuous.
Where does plushy come from?
From plush + -y.
Words that rhyme with plushy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plushy.
Questions about saying plushy
How do you pronounce plushy?
Say PLUHSH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌʃi/. In British English it is /ˈplʌʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plushy?
Plushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHSH). Broken into parts: PLUHSH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say plushy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌʃi/ and the British form is /ˈplʌʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.