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How to Pronounce "rush for"

expression

ˈɹəʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
RUHSH-for, RUHSH-fer, RUHSH-fur
ɹˈʌʃ/ /fˈɔː
rush-FAW

Definition

To move or act very quickly in order to get something, especially before others do. Often used when many people want or need the same thing at the same time.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɹəʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

British English

ɹˈʌʃ/ /fˈɔː

Simplified Pronunciation

US

RUHSH-for, RUHSH-fer, RUHSH-fur

UK

rush-FAW

Listen in Context

People rush for seats when the train arrives.

There was a rush for the last piece of cake.

Many fans rush for concert tickets online.

When news of the sale broke, there was a huge rush for the new sneakers.