How to pronounce bustier
Say it like BUHS-tyer. Bustier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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- BUHS
- tyer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bustier 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.
- tyerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bustier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHS-tyuh.
What does bustier mean?
- A tight-fitting women's top, often strapless, which covers the bust and sometimes extends over the belly, worn either as an undergarment or as outerwear.
- comparative form of busty: more busty How to pronounce busty
Where does bustier come from?
Borrowed from French bustier, from buste + -ier.
Questions about saying bustier
How do you pronounce bustier?
Say BUHS-tyer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌstjɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌstjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bustier?
Bustier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · tyer.
Is bustier 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 /ˈbʌstjə/ (BUHS-tyuh).