How to pronounce busting
Say it like BUHS-ting. Busting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
- BUHS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of busting
American and British speakers say busting in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbʌstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHS-ting.
What does busting mean?
- Urgently needing to urinate. Alternative form of bursting.“Can you tell me where the toilets are? I'm busting.”
- present participle and gerund of bust How to pronounce bust
- The process of something being broken or exploded.
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Words that rhyme with busting
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Questions about saying busting
How do you pronounce busting?
Say BUHS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busting?
Busting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say busting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.