Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flushed

/flʌʃt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.27 in modern English

Syllables
flushed
IPA
/flʌʃt/
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Red in the face because of embarrassment, exertion, etc.

verb

simple past and past participle of flush

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more flushed (comparative) most flushed (superlative)

Derived Forms

nonflushed unflushed

Frequently Paired Words

plethoric ruddy 😳

Synonyms

blushing red reddened red-faced crimson rose-cheeked rosy rosy-cheeked

Rhymes With

crushed rushed brushed hushed blushed gushed yasht

Questions

How do you pronounce flushed?
The recorded pronunciation is /flʌʃt/.
What does flushed mean?
Red in the face because of embarrassment, exertion, etc.

How to pronounce flushed

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “flushed”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/flʌʃt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “flushed” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.