How to pronounce busk
Say it like BUHSK. Busk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce busk. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUHSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of busk
American and British speakers say busk in essentially the same way: /bʌsk/ in the US and /bʌsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHSK.
What does busk mean?
- To solicit money by entertaining the public in the street or in public transport.
- To tack, cruise about.
- To prepare; to make ready; to array; to dress.
- To go; to direct one's course.
- A strip of metal, whalebone, wood, or other material, worn in the front of a corset to stiffen it.
- A corset.
Where does busk come from?
Apparently from French busquer or Spanish buscar.
Words that rhyme with busk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of busk.
Questions about saying busk
How do you pronounce busk?
Say BUHSK. The American pronunciation is /bʌsk/. In British English it is /bʌsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busk?
Busk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHSK.
Do Americans and Brits say busk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌsk/ and the British form is /bʌsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.