How to Pronounce Pushed

To pronounce "pushed", say PUSH-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /pʊʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pʊʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pushed”

"pushed" has 2 syllables: push-ed. It rhymes with ambushed and bushed, if that helps it stick.

What does pushed mean?

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 pushed

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ambushedbushedsmoshed

Related words

crowdpresstugfightenergypromotelabouragitate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pushed"?▾

"Pushed" has 2 syllables: push · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "pushed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pushed" is /pʊʃt/.

What does "pushed" mean?▾

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

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