How to Pronounce Blushes

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈblʌʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blushes”

"blushes" has 2 syllables: blush-es. It rhymes with rushes and brushes, if that helps it stick.

What does blushes mean?

noun

  1. An act of blushing; a red glow on the face caused by shame, modesty, etc.
  2. A glow; a flush of colour, especially pink or red.

verb

  1. 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.”

  2. To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).

noun

  1. The collective noun for a group of boys.

    “A blush of boys.”

Synonyms

blush wineroséblusherrougeflushgo redpinkenredden

Words that rhyme with blushes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rushesbrusheslushescrushesflushesthrushesgushestoothbrushesshusheshushes

Related words

reddencrimsonrosinessbloomflushreddensblusherblench

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blushes"?▾

"Blushes" has 2 syllables: blush · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "blushes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blushes" is /ˈblʌʃɪz/.

What does "blushes" mean?▾

Blushes: An act of blushing; a red glow on the face caused by shame, modesty, etc.

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