How to pronounce hustings
Say it like HUHS-tingz. Hustings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hustings. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HUHS
- tingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hustings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hustings
American and British speakers say hustings in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌstɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈhʌstɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHS-tingz.
What does hustings mean?
- A platform where candidates in an election give speeches; a husting.
- An election campaign.“Washington is awfully deserted now that every congressman is out on the hustings.”
- A debate during an election campaign where the public can question some or all of the candidates.“The candidate was having a strong campaign but fell apart at the hustings.”
- plural of husting
Where does hustings come from?
Originally the plural of husting, later construed as a singular.
Questions about saying hustings
How do you pronounce hustings?
Say HUHS-tingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌstɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌstɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hustings?
Hustings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS). Broken into parts: HUHS · tingz.
Do Americans and Brits say hustings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌstɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈhʌstɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.