How to Pronounce Hush-hush

To pronounce "hush-hush", say HUSHH-ush — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

HUSHH-ush

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💡 Tip for remembering “hush-hush”

"hush-hush" has 2 syllables: hushh-ush.

What does hush-hush mean?

noun

  1. Secrecy; covert operation

adjective

  1. Secret, not spoken of (or spoken of only in hushed whispers between insiders).

    “The spy program was very hush-hush: no-one ever spoke of it.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hush-hush"?▾

"Hush-hush" has 2 syllables: hushh · ush.

What does "hush-hush" mean?▾

Hush-hush: Secrecy; covert operation

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