How to Pronounce Gushing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gushing”

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

What does gushing mean?

verb

  1. To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.
  2. To send (something) flowing forth suddenly in great volume.

noun

  1. The act or motion of something that gushes.

adjective

  1. Flowing forth suddenly or violently.
  2. Inclined to gush; effusive.

    “a gushing tourist”

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Words that rhyme with gushing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flushingcrushingswishingbrushingrushingshushingslushinghushingmushingonrushingsquishingblushing

Related words

gushyeffusivepouringburblyburblingrunninglivelyemotional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gushing"?▾

"Gushing" has 2 syllables: gush · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gushing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gushing" is /ˈɡʌʃɪŋ/.

What does "gushing" mean?▾

Gushing: To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.

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