How to Pronounce Push-ups

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PUSH-ups

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💡 Tip for remembering “push-ups”

"push-ups" has 2 syllables: push-ups. It rhymes with cups and lineups, if that helps it stick.

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

What does push-ups mean?

noun

  1. An exercise done to improve upper body strength, performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor.
  2. A push-up bra.

verb

  1. To perform a push-up, or to lift oneself off the ground in a push-up-like manner.

Synonyms

press-up

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Words that rhyme with push-ups

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cupslineupshookupsupspupsscripsbuttercupsbupkescheckupsmarkupsbuildupsholdups

Related words

crunchespull-upspumpspushupsrepsshoessockspushup

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "push-ups"?▾

"Push-ups" has 2 syllables: push · ups.

What does "push-ups" mean?▾

Push-ups: An exercise done to improve upper body strength, performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor.

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