How to pronounce pushbike
Say it like PUUSH-byke. Pushbike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH).
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- PUUSH
- byke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pushbike 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.
- bykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pushbike
American and British speakers say pushbike in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊʃˌbaɪk/ in the US and /ˈpʊʃbaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUSH-byke.
What does pushbike mean?
- A pedal bicycle, as distinguished from a motorized bicycle.
- To travel by pushbike.
Where does pushbike come from?
The noun is derived from push + bike.
Questions about saying pushbike
How do you pronounce pushbike?
Say PUUSH-byke. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊʃˌbaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpʊʃbaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pushbike?
Pushbike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH). Broken into parts: PUUSH · byke.
Do Americans and Brits say pushbike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊʃˌbaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpʊʃbaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.