How to Pronounce Bustles

To pronounce "bustles", say BUSTL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BUSTL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “bustles”

"bustles" has 2 syllables: bustl-es. It rhymes with muscles and mussels, if that helps it stick.

What does bustles mean?

noun

  1. An excited activity; a stir.
  2. A cover to protect and hide the back panel of a computer or other office machine.

verb

  1. To move busily and energetically with fussiness (often followed by about).

    “The commuters bustled about inside the train station.”

  2. To teem or abound (usually followed by with); to exhibit an energetic and active abundance (of a thing).

    “The train station was bustling with commuters.”

Synonyms

aboundbrimbristleburstcrawlswellteemflit

Words that rhyme with bustles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

musclesmusselshustlestusslesmissalsbrussels

Related words

stirhustlefussflurryadoteemsbuzzeshums

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bustles"?▾

"Bustles" has 2 syllables: bustl · es.

What does "bustles" mean?▾

Bustles: An excited activity; a stir.

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