How to Pronounce Brush

To pronounce "brush", say BRUSH — one syllable, IPA /bɹʌʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɹʌʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “brush”

"brush" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lush and flush, if that helps it stick.

What does brush mean?

noun

  1. An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.
  2. The act of brushing something.

    “She gave her hair a quick brush.”

verb

  1. To clean with a brush.

    “Brush your teeth.”

  2. To untangle or arrange with a brush.

    “Brush your hair.”

Synonyms

corposant

Words that rhyme with brush

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lushflushrushcrushhushplushblushgushfrushunderbrushslushsquish

Related words

sweepcopsethicketcoppicebrushwoodclashskirmishkiss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brush"?▾

"Brush" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brush"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brush" is /bɹʌʃ/.

What does "brush" mean?▾

Brush: An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.

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