How to pronounce busticate
Say it like BUHS-tih-kayt. Busticate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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- BUHS
- tih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busticate 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of busticate
American and British speakers say busticate in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌstɪˌkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈbʌstɪˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHS-tih-kayt.
What does busticate mean?
- To break into pieces.
Questions about saying busticate
How do you pronounce busticate?
Say BUHS-tih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌstɪˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbʌstɪˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busticate?
Busticate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · tih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say busticate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌstɪˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbʌstɪˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.