How to Pronounce Blushing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈblʌʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blushing”

"blushing" has 2 syllables: blush-ing. It rhymes with gushing and flushing, if that helps it stick.

What does blushing mean?

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 act of one who blushes; a blush.

adjective

  1. Showing blushes; rosy red.

    “the blushing bride”

Synonyms

flushgo redpinkenredden

Words that rhyme with blushing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gushingflushingcrushingswishingbrushingrushingshushingslushinghushingmushingonrushingsquishing

Related words

red-faceddiscomposedredscarletrosyembarrassingashamedflushing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blushing"?▾

"Blushing" has 2 syllables: blush · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "blushing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blushing" is /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/.

What does "blushing" mean?▾

Blushing: 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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