How to pronounce rusting
Say it like RUHS-ting. Rusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHS).
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- RUHS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rusting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rusting
American and British speakers say rusting in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrʌstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHS-ting.
What does rusting mean?
- present participle and gerund of rust How to pronounce rust
- The development of rust on a surface.
- The phenomenon where the fur of a black cat develops a brown color when exposed to sunlight.
Questions about saying rusting
How do you pronounce rusting?
Say RUHS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rusting?
Rusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHS). Broken into parts: RUHS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say rusting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.