How to Pronounce Bused

To pronounce "bused", say BUS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /bʌst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/bʌst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bused”

"bused" has 2 syllables: bus-ed. It rhymes with robust and thrust, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bust, bussed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bused mean?

verb

  1. To transport via a motor bus.
  2. To transport students to school, often to a more distant school for the purposes of achieving racial integration.

Words that rhyme with bused

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

robustthrustlustjustnonplussedtrustmustadjustbustdistrustmistruststardust

Related words

truckedherdedferriedescortedaccommodatedevacuatedrelocatedtransported

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bused"?▾

"Bused" has 2 syllables: bus · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bused"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bused" is /bʌst/.

What does "bused" mean?▾

Bused: To transport via a motor bus.

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