How to pronounce gusts
Say it like GUHSTS. Gusts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHSTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gusts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHSTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gusts
American and British speakers say gusts in essentially the same way: /ɡʌsts/ in the US and /ɡʌsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHSTS.
What does gusts mean?
- plural of gust How to pronounce gust
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gust How to pronounce gust
Questions about saying gusts
How do you pronounce gusts?
Say GUHSTS. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌsts/. In British English it is /ɡʌsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gusts?
Gusts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHSTS.
Do Americans and Brits say gusts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌsts/ and the British form is /ɡʌsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.