How to pronounce pushes
Say it like PUUSH-uz. Pushes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH).
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- PUUSH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pushes 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pushes
American and British speakers say pushes in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊʃəz/ in the US and /ˈpʊʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUSH-iz.
What does pushes mean?
- plural of push How to pronounce push
- third-person singular simple present indicative of push How to pronounce push
Questions about saying pushes
How do you pronounce pushes?
Say PUUSH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈpʊʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pushes?
Pushes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH). Broken into parts: PUUSH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say pushes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈpʊʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.