How to Pronounce Whoosh

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

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Syllable

6

Letters

/wuːʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whoosh”

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

What does whoosh mean?

noun

  1. A breathy sound like that of an object passing at high speed.

    “"I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." —Douglas Adams”

verb

  1. To make a breathy sound like a whoosh.

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Words that rhyme with whoosh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swooshdouchesquooshsmooshwooshtouchefooshdushrueschcarmouchelarouchelellouche

Related words

hisswhoawowphwoarwoofqowwooshwhiff-whaff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whoosh"?▾

"Whoosh" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "whoosh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whoosh" is /wuːʃ/.

What does "whoosh" mean?▾

Whoosh: A breathy sound like that of an object passing at high speed.

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