How to Pronounce Busting

To pronounce "busting", say BUST-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌstɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbʌstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “busting”

"busting" has 2 syllables: bust-ing. It rhymes with disgusting and dusting, if that helps it stick.

What does busting mean?

verb

  1. To break.

    “I busted my cooker while trying to fix it.”

  2. To arrest (someone) for a crime.

noun

  1. The process of something being broken or exploded.

adjective

  1. (often followed by "to go to...") Urgently needing to urinate.

    “Can you tell me where the toilets are? I'm busting.”

Synonyms

nickbursting

Words that rhyme with busting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disgustingdustingfistingthrustingmistinglustingdistinguetrustingcrustingadjustingreadjustingrusting

Related words

wearbendersnapbreakruptureburstraidtear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "busting"?▾

"Busting" has 2 syllables: bust · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "busting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "busting" is /ˈbʌstɪŋ/.

What does "busting" mean?▾

Busting: To break.

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