How to pronounce pushup
Say it like PUUSH-uhp. Pushup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH).
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- PUUSH
- uhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pushup 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.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pushup
American and British speakers say pushup in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊˌʃʌp/ in the US and /ˈpʊˌʃʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUSH-uhp.
What does pushup mean?
- Alternative form of push-up.
Where does pushup come from?
Deverbal from push up.
Questions about saying pushup
How do you pronounce pushup?
Say PUUSH-uhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊˌʃʌp/. In British English it is /ˈpʊˌʃʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pushup?
Pushup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH). Broken into parts: PUUSH · uhp.
Do Americans and Brits say pushup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊˌʃʌp/ and the British form is /ˈpʊˌʃʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.