How to Pronounce "crush"
word
/ˈkɹəʃ/
kruhsh
/kɹˈʌʃ/
kruhsh
Definition
To crush something is to press it very hard so that it breaks, becomes flat, or is damaged. As a noun, a crush is also a strong romantic feeling for someone, often one that is not serious or not expressed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɹəʃ/
British English
/kɹˈʌʃ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kruhsh
UK
kruhsh
Listen in Context
Please crush the tomatoes with a fork.
He has a crush on his classmate.
The box was crushed under the chair.
I had the biggest crush on him in high school.