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