How to pronounce trusty
Say it like TRUHS-tee. Trusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS).
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- TRUHS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trusty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHSSay 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 trusty
American and British speakers say trusty in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌsti/ in the US and /ˈtrʌsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHS-tee.
What does trusty mean?
- A trusted person, especially a prisoner who has been granted special privileges.
- Reliable or trustworthy.“She's been using the same trusty sewing machine since she started out, thirty long years ago.”
Where does trusty come from?
From Middle English trusty, tristy, tresty, equivalent to trust + -y.
Words that rhyme with trusty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trusty.
Words that sound like trusty
Questions about saying trusty
How do you pronounce trusty?
Say TRUHS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌsti/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trusty?
Trusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS). Broken into parts: TRUHS · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say trusty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌsti/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as trusty?
Trusty sounds the same as trustee in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.