How to pronounce gusty
Say it like GUHS-tee. Gusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gusty. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GUHS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gusty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHSSay 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 gusty
American and British speakers say gusty in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌsti/ in the US and /ˈɡʌsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHS-tee.
What does gusty mean?
- Of wind: blowing in gusts; blustery; tempestuous.
- Characterized by or occurring in instances of sudden strong expression.
- Bombastic, verbose.
- With gusto.
Where does gusty come from?
From gust + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gusty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gusty.
Questions about saying gusty
How do you pronounce gusty?
Say GUHS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌsti/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gusty?
Gusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS). Broken into parts: GUHS · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say gusty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌsti/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.