gush

How to Split "gush" into Syllables

The word gush is divided into 1 syllables: gush. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• gush — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of gush:

• IPA: /ˈɡʌʃ/

📖 Definitions

1. gush (third-person singular simple present gushes, present participle gushing, simple past and past participle gushed)
2. James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Gush”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English guschen, gusshen, gosshien, perhaps from Middle Dutch guysen (“to flow out with a gurgling sound, gush”) or Old Norse gusa (“to gush”), ultimately imitative. Compare Old Norse geysa (“to gush”), German gießen (“to pour”), Old English ġēotan ("to pour"; > English yote). Related to gust. From Proto-Albanian *gunša, close to Lithuanian gùžas (“knag”), Old Norse kjuka (“ankle”) and Old Church Slavonic gustъ (gustŭ, “thick, dense”).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down gush into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare gush with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
gush	1	gush
gaze	2	ga-ze
Gish	1	gish
gaseous	2	gas-eous
gaga	2	ga-ga

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to gush:

Gus, gust, gushy, gussy, gusto, gusty, gusher, gusset.