How to Pronounce Rushing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹʌʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rushing”

"rushing" has 2 syllables: rush-ing. It rhymes with gushing and flushing, if that helps it stick.

What does rushing 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.”

noun

  1. A rapid surging motion.

adjective

  1. Rapidly flowing or surging.
  2. Full of activity, busy.

Synonyms

zerg

Words that rhyme with rushing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gushingflushingcrushingswishingbrushingshushingslushinghushingmushingonrushingsquishingblushing

Related words

hastehurrymovinghurryingspeedingrunningsurgingscrambling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rushing"?▾

"Rushing" has 2 syllables: rush · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "rushing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rushing" is /ˈɹʌʃɪŋ/.

What does "rushing" mean?▾

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

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