How to pronounce buss
Say it like BUHS. Buss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buss 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.
American vs British pronunciation of buss
American and British speakers say buss in essentially the same way: /bʌs/ in the US and /bʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHS.
What does buss mean?
- To kiss.
- A herring buss, a type of shallow-keeled Dutch fishing boat used especially for herring fishing.
- Alternative form of bussing (“enjoyable, delicious”)
Where does buss come from?
Mainstream proposals like in The Free Dictionary have suggested it is a blend of old English dialect words bass (related to French baiser) and cuss (akin to kissen); perhaps compare puss.
Words that rhyme with buss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buss.
Words that sound like buss
Questions about saying buss
How do you pronounce buss?
Say BUHS. The American pronunciation is /bʌs/. In British English it is /bʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buss?
Buss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHS.
Do Americans and Brits say buss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌs/ and the British form is /bʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as buss?
Buss sounds the same as bus in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.