How to pronounce busing
Say it like BUHS-ing. Busing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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- BUHS
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of busing
American and British speakers say busing in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHS-ing.
What does busing mean?
- present participle and gerund of bus How to pronounce bus
- The transportation of schoolchildren, by bus, to schools in other neighborhoods in order to alleviate social inequalities or to achieve racial integration.
Questions about saying busing
How do you pronounce busing?
Say BUHS-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busing?
Busing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say busing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.