How to pronounce busty
Say it like BUHS-tee. Busty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS).
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- BUHS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Busty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of busty
American and British speakers say busty in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌsti/ in the US and /ˈbʌsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHS-tee.
What does busty mean?
- Having large breasts.“I could see a busty blonde at the end of the boardwalk.”
Where does busty come from?
From bust (“breast”) + -y.
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Words that rhyme with busty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of busty.
Questions about saying busty
How do you pronounce busty?
Say BUHS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌsti/. In British English it is /ˈbʌsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in busty?
Busty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHS). Broken into parts: BUHS · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say busty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌsti/ and the British form is /ˈbʌsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.