How to pronounce pushy
Say it like PUUSH-ee. Pushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH).
- PUUSH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pushy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pushy
American and British speakers say pushy in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊʃi/ in the US and /ˈpʊʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUSH-ee.
What does pushy mean?
- Overly assertive, bold, or determined; aggressively ambitious.
Where does pushy come from?
From push + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- unpushy
Words that rhyme with pushy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pushy.
Questions about saying pushy
How do you pronounce pushy?
Say PUUSH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊʃi/. In British English it is /ˈpʊʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pushy?
Pushy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUSH). Broken into parts: PUUSH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pushy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊʃi/ and the British form is /ˈpʊʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.