How to Pronounce Shushes

To pronounce "shushes", say SHUSH-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SHUSH-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “shushes”

"shushes" has 2 syllables: shush-es. It rhymes with rushes and brushes, if that helps it stick.

What does shushes 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 shushes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rushesbrushesblusheslushescrushesflushesthrushesgushestoothbrusheshushes

Related words

quietsusatalk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shushes"?▾

"Shushes" has 2 syllables: shush · es.

What does "shushes" mean?▾

Shushes: To be quiet; to keep quiet.

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