How to pronounce pushchair
Say it like PUUSH-chair. Pushchair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH).
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- PUUSH
- chair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pushchair 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.
- chairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pushchair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUUSH-chair.
What does pushchair mean?
- A small carriage in which a baby or child sits and is pushed around.
Where does pushchair come from?
From push + chair.
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Questions about saying pushchair
How do you pronounce pushchair?
Say PUUSH-chair. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊʃtʃɛr/. In British English it is /ˈpʊʃtʃɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pushchair?
Pushchair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH). Broken into parts: PUUSH · chair.
Is pushchair 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 /ˈpʊʃtʃɛə/ (PUUSH-chair).