How to Pronounce Brushed

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɹʌʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brushed”

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

What does brushed mean?

verb

To clean with a brush.
“Brush your teeth.”
To untangle or arrange with a brush.
“Brush your hair.”

adjective

Rubbed, especially as a finish.
“The brushed aluminum vase had a soft appearance.”

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Words that rhyme with brushed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hushed rushed crushed flushed gushed mushed shushed blushed slushed squished

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brushed"?▾

"Brushed" has 2 syllables: brush · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "brushed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brushed" is /ˈbɹʌʃt/.

What does "brushed" mean?▾

Brushed: To clean with a brush.

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