How to Pronounce Shush

To pronounce "shush", say SHUSH — one syllable, IPA /ʃʊʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/ʃʊʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shush”

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

What does shush mean?

verb

  1. To be quiet; to keep quiet.

    “He wouldn't shush so I kicked him.”

  2. To ask someone to be quiet, especially by saying shh.

    “The boy in front of us was making too much noise, so we shushed him.”

Words that rhyme with shush

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lushflushbrushrushcrushhushplushblushgushfrushunderbrushslush

Related words

hushsshshhquietshhhchutwhishtshoosh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shush"?▾

"Shush" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shush"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shush" is /ʃʊʃ/.

What does "shush" mean?▾

Shush: To be quiet; to keep quiet.

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