How to pronounce duster
Say it like DUHS-ter. Duster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʌstɚ/DUHS-ter
UK British/ˈdʌstə/DUHS-tuh
- DUHS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Duster 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of duster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUHS-tuh.
What does duster mean?
noun
- An object, such as a cloth or a purpose-made soft and puffy pad or mitt, used for dusting surfaces etc.
- Someone who dusts.
- A loose-fitting long coat.
Where does duster come from?
From dust + -er.
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Words that rhyme with duster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duster.
Questions about saying duster
How do you pronounce duster?
Say DUHS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in duster?
Duster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS). Broken into parts: DUHS · ter.
Is duster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʌstə/ (DUHS-tuh).