How to pronounce rushing
Say it like RUHSH-ing. Rushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHSH).
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- RUHSH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rushing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rushing
American and British speakers say rushing in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHSH-ing.
What does rushing mean?
- (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line“the linebackers were ready to stop a rush”
- the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner“in his haste to leave he forgot his book”
Words that rhyme with rushing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rushing.
Questions about saying rushing
How do you pronounce rushing?
Say RUHSH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rushing?
Rushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHSH). Broken into parts: RUHSH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say rushing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.