How to Pronounce Pushing

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpʊʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pushing”

"pushing" has 2 syllables: push-ing. It rhymes with bushing and ambushing, if that helps it stick.

What does pushing mean?

verb

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

noun

The act by which something is pushed.
“We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd.”

adjective

That pushes forward; pressing, driving.
Aggressively assertive; pushy.

Synonyms

approach near press urge advertise promote

Antonyms

draw pull tug pop

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Words that rhyme with pushing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bushing ambushing cushing smoshing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pushing"?▾

"Pushing" has 2 syllables: push · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "pushing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pushing" is /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/.

What does "pushing" mean?▾

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

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