How to Pronounce Flushed

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/flʌʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flushed”

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

What does flushed mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid.

    “Flush the injury with plenty of water.”

  2. Particularly, to cleanse a toilet by introducing a large amount of water.

adjective

  1. Red in the face because of embarrassment, exertion, etc.

Synonyms

blushblushingredred-faced

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Words that rhyme with flushed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hushedbrushedrushedcrushedgushedmushedshushedblushedslushedsquished

Related words

reddenedredcrimsonrosybloomingaflamecoloredcolorful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flushed"?▾

"Flushed" has 2 syllables: flush · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "flushed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flushed" is /flʌʃt/.

What does "flushed" mean?▾

Flushed: To cause to take flight from concealment.

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