How to pronounce busking
Say it like BUHS-king. Busking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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- BUHS
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of busking
American and British speakers say busking in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌskɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌskɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHS-king.
What does busking mean?
- present participle and gerund of busk How to pronounce busk
Questions about saying busking
How do you pronounce busking?
Say BUHS-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌskɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌskɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busking?
Busking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · king.
Do Americans and Brits say busking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌskɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌskɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.