How to pronounce rusts
Say it like RUHSTS. Rusts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RUHSTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rusts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHSTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of rusts
American and British speakers say rusts in essentially the same way: /rʌsts/ in the US and /rʌsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHSTS.
What does rusts mean?
- plural of rust How to pronounce rust
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rust How to pronounce rust
Questions about saying rusts
How do you pronounce rusts?
Say RUHSTS. The American pronunciation is /rʌsts/. In British English it is /rʌsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rusts?
Rusts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RUHSTS.
Do Americans and Brits say rusts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rʌsts/ and the British form is /rʌsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.