How to pronounce "crushing"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "crushing"

Learn how to break down "crushing" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

crush-ing
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

K R AH1 SH IH0 NG
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "crushing"

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/

Verb

  • To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity of it, or to force together into a mass.
    Example: "to crush grapes"
  • To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding
    Example: "to crush quartz"
    Synonyms: comminute
  • To overwhelm by pressure or weight.
    Example: "After the corruption scandal, the opposition crushed the ruling party in the elections"
  • To oppress or grievously burden.
  • To overcome completely; to subdue totally.
    Example: "The sultan's black guard crushed every resistance bloodily."
  • To be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force
    Example: "an eggshell crushes easily"
  • To feel infatuation or unrequited love.
    Example: "She's crushing on him."
  • To give a compressed or foreshortened appearance to.

Noun

  • The action of the verb to crush.
  • A former method of execution by placing heavy weights on the victim.
  • (in the plural) crushed material
    Example: "oilseed crushings"

Adjective

  • That crushes; overwhelming.
    Example: "a crushing defeat"
  • Devastatingly disheartening.
    Example: "Oh, your dog has leukemia? That’s crushing."