How to pronounce bustard
Say it like BUHS-terd. Bustard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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- BUHS
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bustard 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bustard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHS-tud.
What does bustard mean?
- Any of several large terrestrial birds of the family Otididae in the order Otidiformes that inhabit dry open country and steppes in the Old World.
- bastard“That bustard tried to conquer the world!”
Where does bustard come from?
From Middle English bustarde, from an Anglo-Norman blend of Old French bistarde and oustarde, both from Latin avis tarda (“slow bird”), which is a misnomer as bustards are fast runners.
Words that rhyme with bustard
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Questions about saying bustard
How do you pronounce bustard?
Say BUHS-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌstɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbʌstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bustard?
Bustard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · terd.
Is bustard 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 /ˈbʌstəd/ (BUHS-tud).