How to Pronounce Thrush

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

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Syllable

Letters

/θɹʌʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thrush”

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

What does thrush mean?

noun

Any of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae, often with spotted underbellies such as the bluebird, nightingale, and American robin have.
A female singer.

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Words that rhyme with thrush

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lush flush brush rush crush hush plush blush gush frush underbrush slush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thrush"?▾

"Thrush" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thrush"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thrush" is /θɹʌʃ/.

What does "thrush" mean?▾

Thrush: Any of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae, often with spotted underbellies such as the bluebird, nightingale, and American robin have.

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