How to pronounce rustier
Say it like RUHS-tee-er. Rustier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHS).
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- RUHS
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rustier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHSSay 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rustier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUHS-tee-uh.
What does rustier mean?
- comparative form of rusty: more rusty How to pronounce rusty
Questions about saying rustier
How do you pronounce rustier?
Say RUHS-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌstiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌstiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rustier?
Rustier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHS). Broken into parts: RUHS · tee · er.
Is rustier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrʌstiə/ (RUHS-tee-uh).