How to pronounce busker
Say it like BUHS-ker. Busker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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US American/ˈbʌskɚ/BUHS-ker
UK British/ˈbʌskə/BUHS-kuh
- BUHS
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of busker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHS-kuh.
What does busker mean?
noun
- A person who solicits donations while entertaining the public, often by playing a musical instrument, on a street or in another public area such as a park or marketplace.
Where does busker come from?
From busk + -er.
Questions about saying busker
How do you pronounce busker?
Say BUHS-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌskɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busker?
Busker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · ker.
Is busker 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 /ˈbʌskə/ (BUHS-kuh).