How to pronounce rusty
Say it like RUHS-tee. Rusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHS).
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- RUHS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rusty 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.
American vs British pronunciation of rusty
American and British speakers say rusty in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌsti/ in the US and /ˈrʌsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHS-tee.
What does rusty mean?
- covered with or consisting of rust“a rusty machine”“rusty deposits”
- of the brown color of rust
- impaired in skill by neglect
Where does rusty come from?
From Middle English rusty, from Old English rūstiġ (“rusty”), from Proto-Germanic *rustagaz (“rusty”), equivalent to rust + -y.
Words that rhyme with rusty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rusty.
Questions about saying rusty
How do you pronounce rusty?
Say RUHS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌsti/. In British English it is /ˈrʌsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rusty?
Rusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHS). Broken into parts: RUHS · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say rusty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌsti/ and the British form is /ˈrʌsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.