English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Bush Pronunciation
Bush is pronounced BUUSH, IPA /ˈbʊʃ/.
BUUSH
US /ˈbʊʃ/ · UK /ˈbʊʃ/
Syllables: BUUSH (1 syllable)
noun: A plant smaller than a tree with branches from the base, or wild uncleared country.
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Bush in a Sentence
- A bush grew right against the window.
- They camped out in the bush for a week.
- Cut the bush back before winter.
Common Mispronunciations of Bush
Not BOOSH
Shorten the u to the uu of push and keep it clear of the oo of shoot.
Not BUHSH
Round the lips, because this vowel sits at the back of the mouth and the uh of brush does not.
Tip: Bush, push, and cushion take the short uu; rush and brush do not.
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