Pronunciation

How to pronounce “rush”

“rush” is pronounced /ɹʌʃ/ — 1 syllable.
The sound

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rush

/ɹʌʃ/

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'rush' is one beat: /ɹʌʃ/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.
Meaning

the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

“in his haste to leave he forgot his book”

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