How to pronounce pushbar
Say it like PUUSH-bar. Pushbar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpʊʃˌbɑr/PUUSH-bar
UK British/ˈpʊʃˌbɑː/PUUSH-bah
- PUUSH
- bar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pushbar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUUSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pushbar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUUSH-bah.
What does pushbar mean?
noun
- A rigid bar or configurable attachment mounted on machinery (such as cranes, loaders, or lift tables) used to push, align, or position loads, especially during material handling or implement installation.
- A horizontal bar installed across the inside face of a swing door, often spring-loaded, that unlatches the door when pushed, enabling quick exit in emergencies.
- A tubular or bar-shaped accessory mounted on the front bumper or chassis of a vehicle, especially trucks, SUVs, emergency service vehicles or locomotives, designed to push light loads (such as stalled vehicles) or guard against minor impacts without damaging the main bumper assembly.
Where does pushbar come from?
From push + bar.
Questions about saying pushbar
How do you pronounce pushbar?
Say PUUSH-bar. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊʃˌbɑr/. In British English it is /ˈpʊʃˌbɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pushbar?
Pushbar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH). Broken into parts: PUUSH · bar.
Is pushbar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpʊʃˌbɑː/ (PUUSH-bah).