How to pronounce buster
Say it like BUHS-ter. Buster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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- BUHS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buster 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHS-tuh.
What does buster mean?
- Someone who or something that bursts, breaks, or destroys a specified thing.
- Forming compounds denoting a team, weapon, or device specialized in the destruction of the first element.
- A broncobuster.
Where does buster come from?
The combining form of the term has appeared from the early 20th century but been especially prolific during three periods: in the 1930s, owing to the success of the radio series Gang Busters; in the 1940s, owing to its appearance as militar
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Words that rhyme with buster
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Questions about saying buster
How do you pronounce buster?
Say BUHS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buster?
Buster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · ter.
Is buster 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 /ˈbʌstə/ (BUHS-tuh).