How to Pronounce Rushed

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹʌʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rushed”

"rushed" has 2 syllables: rush-ed. It rhymes with hushed and brushed, if that helps it stick.

What does rushed mean?

verb

  1. To hurry; to perform a task with great haste.

    “rush one's dinner;   rush off an email response”

  2. To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily.

    “armies rush to battle;   waters rush down a precipice.”

adjective

  1. Very busy.

    “I was so rushed today, I didn't have time to eat lunch.”

  2. Done in haste; done quickly.

    “My rushed attempt at an essay received a predictably poor grade.”

Synonyms

zerg

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Words that rhyme with rushed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hushedbrushedcrushedflushedgushedmushedshushedblushedslushedsquished

Related words

hurriedprecipitatedexpeditedspeedpressurizedacceleratedpressedharried

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rushed"?▾

"Rushed" has 2 syllables: rush · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "rushed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rushed" is /ɹʌʃt/.

What does "rushed" mean?▾

Rushed: To hurry; to perform a task with great haste.

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