How to Pronounce Flush

To pronounce "flush", say FLUSH — one syllable, IPA /ˈflʌʃ/. 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

/ˈflʌʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flush”

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

What does flush mean?

noun

  1. A group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc.

verb

  1. To cause to take flight from concealment.

    “The hunters flushed the tiger from the canebrake.”

  2. To take suddenly to flight, especially from cover.

    “A covey of quail flushed from the undergrowth.”

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Words that rhyme with flush

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lushbrushrushcrushhushplushblushgushfrushunderbrushslushsquish

Related words

flowerbuffblossombloomrushrosinessblushredness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flush"?▾

"Flush" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flush"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flush" is /ˈflʌʃ/.

What does "flush" mean?▾

Flush: A group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees etc.

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