How to Pronounce Bussed

To pronounce "bussed", say BUSS-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

6

Letters

/bʌst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bussed”

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

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

What does bussed 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.

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Words that rhyme with bussed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

robustthrustlustjustnonplussedtrustmustadjustbustdistrustmistruststardust

Related words

osculationosculatekissferriedescortedtruckedbilletedaccommodated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bussed"?▾

"Bussed" has 2 syllables: buss · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "bussed"?▾

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

What does "bussed" mean?▾

Bussed: To transport via a motor bus.

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