How to pronounce buist
Say it like BOO-ist. Buist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce buist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOO
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of buist
American and British speakers say buist in essentially the same way: /ˈbuɪst/ in the US and /ˈbuːɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOO-ist.
What does buist mean?
- A box or chest.
- A mark put on sheep or cattle to indicate ownership.
- To mark with a buist.
Questions about saying buist
How do you pronounce buist?
Say BOO-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈbuɪst/. In British English it is /ˈbuːɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buist?
Buist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say buist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbuɪst/ and the British form is /ˈbuːɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.