How to Pronounce Hushed

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/hʌʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hushed”

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

What does hushed mean?

verb

  1. To become quiet.
  2. To make quiet.

adjective

  1. Very quiet; expressed using soft tones.

    “So awe-inspiring was the sight that we spoke only in hushed whispers.”

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Words that rhyme with hushed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brushedrushedcrushedflushedgushedmushedshushedblushedslushedsquished

Related words

mutedquietsoftsubduedsilencedsilentmufflednoiseless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hushed"?▾

"Hushed" has 2 syllables: hush · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "hushed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hushed" is /hʌʃt/.

What does "hushed" mean?▾

Hushed: To become quiet.

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