To pronounce "pushups", 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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PUSH-ups
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"pushups" has 2 syllables: push-ups. It rhymes with cups and lineups, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: push-ups — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Pushups" has 2 syllables: push · ups.
Pushups: 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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