How to pronounce abustle
Say it like uh-BUHS-ul. Abustle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHS).
- uh
- BUHS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abustle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abustle
American and British speakers say abustle in essentially the same way: /əˈbʌsəl/ in the US and /əˈbʌsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BUHS-ul.
What does abustle mean?
- Showing much activity.
- Bustling, busy.
Where does abustle come from?
From a- (“in such a state”) + bustle.
Words that rhyme with abustle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abustle.
Questions about saying abustle
How do you pronounce abustle?
Say uh-BUHS-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbʌsəl/. In British English it is /əˈbʌsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abustle?
Abustle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHS). Broken into parts: uh · BUHS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say abustle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbʌsəl/ and the British form is /əˈbʌsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.