How to Pronounce Pushes

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

PUSH-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “pushes”

"pushes" has 2 syllables: push-es. It rhymes with bushes and tushes, if that helps it stick.

What does pushes 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.

noun

  1. A pustule; a pimple.

Synonyms

approachnearpressurgeadvertisepromote

Antonyms

drawpulltugpop

Words that rhyme with pushes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bushestushessmoshes

Related words

crowdpresstugfightenergypromotelabouragitate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pushes"?▾

"Pushes" has 2 syllables: push · es.

What does "pushes" mean?▾

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

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