ambush
nounHow many syllables in ambush?
There are 2 syllables in the word ambush.How to pronounce ambush:
Definition of ambush:
- ambush (noun):
- the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
Synonyms for ambush:
ambuscade
ambushment
assault
attack
coup de main
lying in wait
surprise
surprise attack
surprize
trap
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Syllable Fun Fact
The English language exhibits a phenomenon called 'schwa deletion', where unstressed syllables are often pronounced as a quick, neutral vowel sound or omitted.
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