How to Pronounce Blushed

To pronounce "blushed", say BLUSH-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /blʌʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

blushed

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Syllables

Letters

/blʌʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blushed”

"blushed" has 2 syllables: blush-ed. It rhymes with hushed and brushed, if that helps it stick.

What does blushed mean?

verb

To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
“He wasn't used to this much attention, so he blushed as he saw dozens of pairs of eyes watching him.”
To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).

Synonyms

flush go red pinken redden

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Words that rhyme with blushed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hushed brushed rushed crushed flushed gushed mushed shushed slushed squished

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blushed"?▾

"Blushed" has 2 syllables: blush · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "blushed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blushed" is /blʌʃt/.

What does "blushed" mean?▾

Blushed: To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.

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