To pronounce "busby", say BUSBY — one syllable, IPA /ˈbʌz.bi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbʌz.bi/
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"busby" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with buzby, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: buzby — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Busby" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "busby" is /ˈbʌz.bi/.
Busby: A fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands.
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