How to pronounce pushing
Say it like PUUSH-ing. Pushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH).
- PUUSH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pushing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pushing
American and British speakers say pushing in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUSH-ing.
What does pushing mean?
- the act of applying force in order to move something away“he gave the door a hard push”“the pushing is good exercise”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pushing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pushing.
Questions about saying pushing
How do you pronounce pushing?
Say PUUSH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pushing?
Pushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH). Broken into parts: PUUSH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pushing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.