How to pronounce busby
Say it like BUHZ-bee. Busby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce busby. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUHZ
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of busby
American and British speakers say busby in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌzbi/ in the US and /ˈbʌzbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHZ-bee.
What does busby mean?
- A fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands.
Where does busby come from?
Various theories; probably from the surname Busby.
Questions about saying busby
How do you pronounce busby?
Say BUHZ-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌzbi/. In British English it is /ˈbʌzbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busby?
Busby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHZ). Broken into parts: BUHZ · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say busby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌzbi/ and the British form is /ˈbʌzbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.