How to pronounce rushes
Say it like RUHSH-uz. Rushes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHSH).
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- RUHSH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rushes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rushes
American and British speakers say rushes in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌʃəz/ in the US and /ˈrʌʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHSH-uz.
What does rushes mean?
- plural of rush How to pronounce rush
- Unedited footage; film material as recorded to tape etc.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rush How to pronounce rush
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that sound like rushes
- russia's
Questions about saying rushes
How do you pronounce rushes?
Say RUHSH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rushes?
Rushes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHSH). Broken into parts: RUHSH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say rushes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈrʌʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rushes?
Rushes sounds the same as russia's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.