How to Pronounce Brushing

To pronounce "brushing", say BRUSH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brushing”

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

What does brushing mean?

verb

  1. To clean with a brush.

    “Brush your teeth.”

  2. To untangle or arrange with a brush.

    “Brush your hair.”

noun

  1. An instance of brushing.

    “Give your shoes a brushing to get the mud off.”

adjective

  1. Brisk; light

    “a brushing gallop”

Words that rhyme with brushing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gushingflushingcrushingswishingrushingshushingslushinghushingmushingonrushingsquishingblushing

Related words

scratchmasteringdustingpolishingscouringgroomingsweepingscrubbing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brushing"?▾

"Brushing" has 2 syllables: brush · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "brushing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brushing" is /ˈbɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/.

What does "brushing" mean?▾

Brushing: To clean with a brush.

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