How to pronounce dusty
Say it like DUHS-tee. Dusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS).
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- DUHS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dusty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dusty
American and British speakers say dusty in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌsti/ in the US and /ˈdʌsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHS-tee.
What does dusty mean?
- covered with a layer of dust“a dusty pile of books”
- lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new“moth-eaten theories about race”“stale news”
Where does dusty come from?
From Middle English dusty, dusti, from Old English dūstiġ, dystiġ, dȳstiġ (“dusty”), equivalent to dust + -y.
Words that rhyme with dusty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dusty.
Questions about saying dusty
How do you pronounce dusty?
Say DUHS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌsti/. In British English it is /ˈdʌsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dusty?
Dusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHS). Broken into parts: DUHS · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say dusty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌsti/ and the British form is /ˈdʌsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.