How to pronounce rusk
Say it like RUHSK. Rusk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RUHSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rusk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rusk
American and British speakers say rusk in essentially the same way: /rʌsk/ in the US and /rʌsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHSK.
What does rusk mean?
- A rectangular, hard, dry biscuit.
- A twice-baked bread, slices of bread baked until they are hard and crisp; zwieback.
- A weaning food for children.
Where does rusk come from?
Borrowed from Spanish or Portuguese rosca (“a twist or roll of bread”)
Words that rhyme with rusk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rusk.
Questions about saying rusk
How do you pronounce rusk?
Say RUHSK. The American pronunciation is /rʌsk/. In British English it is /rʌsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rusk?
Rusk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RUHSK.
Do Americans and Brits say rusk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rʌsk/ and the British form is /rʌsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.