How to pronounce bussed
Say it like BUHST. Bussed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bussed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bussed
American and British speakers say bussed in essentially the same way: /bʌst/ in the US and /bʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHST.
What does bussed mean?
- Having or involving transportation by bus.
- Involving desegregation through bussing from the inner city to the suburbs.
- Having had the remains of a meal removed.
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Words that rhyme with bussed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bussed.
Words that sound like bussed
Questions about saying bussed
How do you pronounce bussed?
Say BUHST. The American pronunciation is /bʌst/. In British English it is /bʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bussed?
Bussed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say bussed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌst/ and the British form is /bʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as bussed?
Bussed sounds the same as bust in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.