How to Pronounce Bustard

To pronounce "bustard", say BUST-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌs.təd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʌs.təd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bustard”

"bustard" has 2 syllables: bust-ard. It rhymes with flustered and blustered, if that helps it stick.

What does bustard mean?

noun

  1. Any of several large terrestrial birds of the family Otididae that inhabit dry open country and steppes in the Old World.

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Words that rhyme with bustard

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flusteredblusteredmustardclusteredmusteredcustard

Related words

koriotididgustardknorhaankorhaan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bustard"?▾

"Bustard" has 2 syllables: bust · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "bustard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bustard" is /ˈbʌs.təd/.

What does "bustard" mean?▾

Bustard: Any of several large terrestrial birds of the family Otididae that inhabit dry open country and steppes in the Old World.

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