How to Pronounce Push

To pronounce "push", say PUSH — one syllable, IPA /[pʷʊʃ]/. 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

/[pʷʊʃ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “push”

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

What does push mean?

noun

  1. A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

    “Give the door a hard push if it sticks.”

  2. An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

    “One more push and the baby will be out.”

verb

  1. To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

    “In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.”

  2. To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.

Synonyms

approachnearpressurgeadvertisepromote

Antonyms

drawpulltugpop

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Words that rhyme with push

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ambushtushbushcushkushshadbush

Related words

crowdpresstugfightenergypromotelabouragitate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "push"?▾

"Push" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "push"?▾

The IPA transcription of "push" is /[pʷʊʃ]/.

What does "push" mean?▾

Push: A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

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