How to Pronounce Thrushes

To pronounce "thrushes", say THRUSH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɹɐʃəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈθɹɐʃəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thrushes”

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

What does thrushes mean?

noun

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

noun

  1. A fungal infection caused by Candida, now especially of the vagina; candidiasis.

Synonyms

candidiasis

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Words that rhyme with thrushes

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thrushes"?▾

"Thrushes" has 2 syllables: thrush · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "thrushes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thrushes" is /ˈθɹɐʃəz/.

What does "thrushes" mean?▾

Thrushes: 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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