How to pronounce pusher
Say it like PUUSH-er. Pusher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH).
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- PUUSH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pusher 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pusher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUUSH-uh.
What does pusher mean?
- Someone or something that pushes.
- A person employed to push passengers onto trains at busy times, so they can depart on schedule.
- A girl or woman.
Where does pusher come from?
From push + -er.
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Questions about saying pusher
How do you pronounce pusher?
Say PUUSH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpʊʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pusher?
Pusher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH). Broken into parts: PUUSH · er.
Is pusher 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 /ˈpʊʃə/ (PUUSH-uh).