How to pronounce busted
Say it like BUHS-tid. Busted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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- BUHS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of busted
American and British speakers say busted in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌstɪd/ in the US and /ˈbʌstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHS-tid.
What does busted mean?
- out of working order (busted is an informal substitute for broken)“a broken washing machine”“the coke machine is broken”
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Words that rhyme with busted
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Questions about saying busted
How do you pronounce busted?
Say BUHS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbʌstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busted?
Busted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say busted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbʌstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.