How to pronounce sagebrush
Say it like SAYJ-bruhsh. Sagebrush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYJ).
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- SAYJ
- bruhsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sagebrush pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bruhshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sagebrush
American and British speakers say sagebrush in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪdʒˌbrʌʃ/ in the US and /ˈseɪdʒˌbrʌʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYJ-bruhsh.
What does sagebrush mean?
- Any of several North American aromatic shrubs of the genus Artemisia, having silvery-gray, green leaves.
Where does sagebrush come from?
From sage + brush, from resemblance in odor and appearance to Salvia officinalis.
Questions about saying sagebrush
How do you pronounce sagebrush?
Say SAYJ-bruhsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪdʒˌbrʌʃ/. In British English it is /ˈseɪdʒˌbrʌʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sagebrush?
Sagebrush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYJ). Broken into parts: SAYJ · bruhsh.
Do Americans and Brits say sagebrush the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪdʒˌbrʌʃ/ and the British form is /ˈseɪdʒˌbrʌʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.