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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable rush
  • 4 letters
Syllables
rush has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/rʌʃ/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide rush into syllables?

rush divides as rush. rush has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in rush?

Rush has 1 syllable (rush).

Which syllable is stressed in rush?

The stressed syllable in rush is rush. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce rush?

/rʌʃ/ in American English.