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How to pronounce cushion
/ˈkʊʃən/ British English
KUSH·ən
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
CUSH·ee·on
✓ Say
KUSH·ən
My tip
The u sounds like the oo in book, and ion is just ən.
In a sentence
This cushion is soft.
Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce cushion?
In British English, cushion is pronounced /ˈkʊʃən/. Say it like this: KUSH-ən. The u sounds like the oo in book, and ion is just ən.
How many syllables are in cushion?
When you say it, cushion has 2 syllables: KUSH-ən. The strong beat is the first one, KUSH.
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