How to pronounce dustbin
Say it like DUHST-bin. Dustbin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHST).
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- DUHST
- bin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dustbin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- binKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dustbin
American and British speakers say dustbin in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌstbɪn/ in the US and /ˈdʌstbɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHST-bin.
What does dustbin mean?
- A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can.
Where does dustbin come from?
From dust + bin, as used for disposing of dust (originally ash from domestic fires) and other rubbish.
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Questions about saying dustbin
How do you pronounce dustbin?
Say DUHST-bin. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌstbɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdʌstbɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dustbin?
Dustbin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHST). Broken into parts: DUHST · bin.
Do Americans and Brits say dustbin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌstbɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdʌstbɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.