To pronounce "lush", say LUSH — one syllable, IPA /lʌʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/lʌʃ/
IPA
"lush" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with flush and brush, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lusch — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lush" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "lush" is /lʌʃ/.
Lush: Juicy, succulent.
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