To pronounce "bust-up", say BUST-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"bust-up" has 2 syllables: bust-up. It rhymes with dustup and dust-up, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bust-up" has 2 syllables: bust · up.
Bust-up: An angry argument.
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