How to pronounce robust
Say it like roh-BUHST. Robust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHST).
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- roh
- BUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of robust
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-BUHST.
What does robust mean?
- sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction“a robust body”“a robust perennial”
- marked by richness and fullness of flavor“a rich ruby port”“full-bodied wines”
- strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity“the experiment yielded robust results”“a robust faith”
Where does robust come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin rōbustus.
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Words that rhyme with robust
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Questions about saying robust
How do you pronounce robust?
Say roh-BUHST. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈbʌst/. In British English it is /rəʊˈbʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robust?
Robust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHST). Broken into parts: roh · BUHST.
Is robust pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊˈbʌst/ (roh-BUHST).