How to Pronounce Mush

To pronounce "mush", say MUSH — one syllable, IPA /mʌʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mʌʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mush”

"mush" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lush and flush, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: musch — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mush mean?

noun

  1. A somewhat liquid mess, often of food; a soft or semisolid substance.
  2. A mixture of noise produced by the harmonics of continuous-wave stations.

verb

  1. To squish so as to break into smaller pieces or to combine with something else.

    “He mushed the ingredients together.”

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Words that rhyme with mush

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lushflushbrushrushcrushhushplushblushgushfrushunderbrushslush

Related words

slurrypulpgiddyapforwardcompoundcomposedgaecornmeal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mush"?▾

"Mush" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mush"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mush" is /mʌʃ/.

What does "mush" mean?▾

Mush: A somewhat liquid mess, often of food; a soft or semisolid substance.

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