How to Pronounce Pushy

To pronounce "pushy", say PUSHY — one syllable, IPA /ˈpʊ.ʃi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈpʊ.ʃi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pushy”

"pushy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cushy and bushy, if that helps it stick.

What does pushy mean?

adjective

  1. Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.

    “Parents are ruining school sports days by being pushy and overbearing, a survey suggests. BBC”

Synonyms

sharp-elbowed

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Words that rhyme with pushy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cushybushybushiebusheycushey

Related words

enterprisingpushfulambitiousaggressivepushingundueexcessiveinsistent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pushy"?▾

"Pushy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pushy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pushy" is /ˈpʊ.ʃi/.

What does "pushy" mean?▾

Pushy: Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.

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