How to pronounce rustiest
Say it like RUHS-tee-ust. Rustiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHS).
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- RUHS
- tee
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rustiest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rustiest
American and British speakers say rustiest in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌstiəst/ in the US and /ˈrʌstiəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHS-tee-ust.
What does rustiest mean?
- superlative form of rusty: most rusty How to pronounce rusty
Questions about saying rustiest
How do you pronounce rustiest?
Say RUHS-tee-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌstiəst/. In British English it is /ˈrʌstiəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rustiest?
Rustiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHS). Broken into parts: RUHS · tee · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say rustiest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌstiəst/ and the British form is /ˈrʌstiəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.