How to Pronounce "hush money"
expression
HUHSH MUH-nee
HUSH MUH-nee
Definition
Money given to someone to keep them quiet about something, usually to stop them from revealing information or a secret.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəʃ/ /ˈməni
British English
hˈʌʃ/ /mˈʌni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUHSH MUH-nee
UK
HUSH MUH-nee
Listen in Context
He gave her hush money to keep her quiet.
They offered hush money after the accident.
The company paid hush money to cover up the mistake.
Rumor has it, management gave out hush money to avoid a scandal.