Furbush is a rare word that refers to the act of cleaning a chimney. Its spelling can be understood using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The first syllable, "fur," is pronounced as /fər/, with a short "u" sound. The second syllable, "bush," rhymes with "push" and is pronounced as /bʊʃ/. Together, the word is pronounced as /ˈfɜr.bʊʃ/. Although furbush is not commonly used, it is important to understand its spelling and pronunciation in case it is encountered in literature or conversation.