How to Pronounce Crushing

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crushing”

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

What does crushing mean?

verb

To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity of it, or to force together into a mass.
“to crush grapes”
To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding
“to crush quartz”

noun

The action of the verb to crush.
A former method of execution by placing heavy weights on the victim.

adjective

That crushes; overwhelming.
“a crushing defeat”
Devastatingly disheartening.
“Oh, your dog has leukemia? That’s crushing.”

Synonyms

comminute gutting

Words that rhyme with crushing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gushing flushing swishing brushing rushing shushing slushing hushing mushing onrushing squishing blushing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crushing"?▾

"Crushing" has 2 syllables: crush · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "crushing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crushing" is /ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/.

What does "crushing" mean?▾

Crushing: To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity of it, or to force together into a mass.

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