How to pronounce dusted
Say it like DUHS-tid. Dusted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS).
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- DUHS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dusted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dusted
American and British speakers say dusted in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌstɪd/ in the US and /ˈdʌstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHS-tid.
What does dusted mean?
- simple past and past participle of dust How to pronounce dust
Words that rhyme with dusted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dusted.
Questions about saying dusted
How do you pronounce dusted?
Say DUHS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdʌstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dusted?
Dusted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS). Broken into parts: DUHS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say dusted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdʌstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.