How to pronounce busier
Say it like BIZ-ee-er. Busier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ).
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US American/ˈbɪziɚ/BIZ-ee-er
UK British/ˈbɪziə/BIZ-ee-uh
- BIZ
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of busier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BIZ-ee-uh.
What does busier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of busy: more busy How to pronounce busy
Questions about saying busier
How do you pronounce busier?
Say BIZ-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪziɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busier?
Busier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ). Broken into parts: BIZ · ee · er.
Is busier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɪziə/ (BIZ-ee-uh).