How to pronounce rust
Say it like RUHST. Rust is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rust
American and British speakers say rust in essentially the same way: /rʌst/ in the US and /rʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHST.
What does rust mean?
- become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid“The metal corroded”“The pipes rusted”
- cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid“The acid corroded the metal”“The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink”
- become coated with oxide
- a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
- a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
- the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
- of the brown color of rust
Where does rust come from?
Cognate with Scots roust (“rust”), Saterland Frisian rust (“rust”), West Frisian roast (“rust”), Dutch roest (“rust”), German Rost (“rust”), Danish rust (“rust”), Swedish rost (“rust”), Norwegian rust, ryst (“rust”), Finnish ruoste, Estonian rooste.
Words that rhyme with rust
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rust.
Questions about saying rust
How do you pronounce rust?
Say RUHST. The American pronunciation is /rʌst/. In British English it is /rʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rust?
Rust is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say rust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rʌst/ and the British form is /rʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.