How to pronounce bustling
Say it like BUHS-uh-ling. Bustling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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US American/ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/BUHS-uh-ling
UK British/ˈbʌslɪŋ/BUHS-ling
- BUHS
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bustling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bustling
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: BUHS-ling.
What does bustling mean?
adjective
- Busy; full of energy and noisy activity.“bustling marketplace”
- present participle and gerund of bustle How to pronounce bustle
- A bustle; a busy stir.“the bustlings of waiters in the crowded restaurant”
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Questions about saying bustling
How do you pronounce bustling?
Say BUHS-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌslɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bustling?
Bustling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · uh · ling.
Is bustling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ (BUHS-ling).