Phonetic Breakdown of "brushing"
Learn how to break down "brushing" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
brush-ing
2 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈbɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
B R AH1 SH IH0 NG
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
Pronunciation Tips:
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Definition of "brushing"
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/
Verb
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To clean with a brush.Example: "Brush your teeth."
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To untangle or arrange with a brush.Example: "Brush your hair."
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To apply with a brush.Example: "Brush the paint onto the walls."
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To remove with a sweeping motion.Example: "Brush the flour off your clothes."
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To touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing.Example: "Her scarf brushed his skin."
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To clean one's teeth by brushing them.
Noun
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An instance of brushing.Example: "Give your shoes a brushing to get the mud off."
Adjective
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Brisk; lightExample: "a brushing gallop"
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