How to Pronounce Onrush

To pronounce "onrush", say ONR-ush — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɒnˌɹʌʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

onrush

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɒnˌɹʌʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “onrush”

"onrush" has 2 syllables: onr-ush.

What does onrush mean?

noun

  1. A forceful rush or flow forward.
  2. An aggressive assault.

verb

  1. To rush or flow forward forcefully.
  2. To assault aggressively.

Synonyms

onslaught

Related words

onslaughtonsetattackchargerushuprushdownrushbullrush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "onrush"?▾

"Onrush" has 2 syllables: onr · ush.

What is the IPA transcription of "onrush"?▾

The IPA transcription of "onrush" is /ˈɒnˌɹʌʃ/.

What does "onrush" mean?▾

Onrush: A forceful rush or flow forward.

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