How to pronounce dustup
Say it like DUHS-tup. Dustup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce dustup. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DUHS
- tup
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dustup 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.
- tupKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dustup
American and British speakers say dustup in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌstʌp/ in the US and /ˈdʌstʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHS-tup.
What does dustup mean?
- A scuffle or fight.
- An argument or dispute.
Where does dustup come from?
Deverbal from dust up.
Questions about saying dustup
How do you pronounce dustup?
Say DUHS-tup. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌstʌp/. In British English it is /ˈdʌstʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dustup?
Dustup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS). Broken into parts: DUHS · tup.
Do Americans and Brits say dustup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌstʌp/ and the British form is /ˈdʌstʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.