How to pronounce rushed
Say it like RUHSHT. Rushed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RUHSHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rushed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHSHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rushed
American and British speakers say rushed in essentially the same way: /rʌʃt/ in the US and /rʌʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHSHT.
What does rushed mean?
- done under pressure“a rush job”
Words that rhyme with rushed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rushed.
Questions about saying rushed
How do you pronounce rushed?
Say RUHSHT. The American pronunciation is /rʌʃt/. In British English it is /rʌʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rushed?
Rushed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RUHSHT.
Do Americans and Brits say rushed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rʌʃt/ and the British form is /rʌʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.