How to Pronounce Hushing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

HUSH-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “hushing”

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

What does hushing mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act of one who hushes, or calls for silence.
  2. The use of a heavy discharge of water to uncover a mineral vein or wash ore.

Words that rhyme with hushing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gushingflushingcrushingswishingbrushingrushingshushingslushingmushingonrushingsquishingblushing

Related words

quietenquiescequietstillnesssilencestill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hushing"?▾

"Hushing" has 2 syllables: hush · ing.

What does "hushing" mean?▾

Hushing: To become quiet.

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