How do you pronounce "rushes"?

In American English: /ˈrʌʃəz/ (RUHSH-uhz). In British English: /ɹˈʌʃɪz/ (R-uhsh). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌʃəz/ (RUHSH-uhz). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌʃɪz/ (R-uhsh).

Is "rushes" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌʃəz/ (RUHSH-uhz), while in British English it's /ɹˈʌʃɪz/ (R-uhsh).

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rushes

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/ˈrʌʃəz/

RUHSH-uhz

Syllable Breakdown

rʌʃrush·əzes

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