How to Pronounce Woosh

To pronounce "woosh", say WOOSH — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

WOOSH

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💡 Tip for remembering “woosh”

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

What does woosh 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.

Words that rhyme with woosh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whooshswooshdouchesquooshsmooshtouchefooshdushrueschcarmouchelarouchelellouche

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "woosh"?▾

"Woosh" has one syllable.

What does "woosh" mean?▾

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

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