How to Pronounce Bushel

To pronounce "bushel", say BUSH-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʊʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbʊʃəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bushel”

"bushel" has 2 syllables: bush-el. It rhymes with bushell, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bushell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bushel mean?

noun

  1. A dry measure, containing four pecks, eight gallons, or thirty-two quarts.
  2. A vessel of the capacity of a bushel, used in measuring; a bushel measure.

verb

  1. To mend or repair clothes.
  2. To pack grain, hops, etc. into bushel measures.

Synonyms

box

Words that rhyme with bushel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bushell

Related words

mendrepairfixrestoredoctorpeck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bushel"?▾

"Bushel" has 2 syllables: bush · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "bushel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bushel" is /ˈbʊʃəl/.

What does "bushel" mean?▾

Bushel: A dry measure, containing four pecks, eight gallons, or thirty-two quarts.

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