How to Pronounce Busts

To pronounce "busts", say BUSTS — one syllable, IPA /bʌsts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bʌsts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “busts”

"busts" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gusts and thrusts, if that helps it stick.

What does busts mean?

noun

  1. A sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders.
  2. The breasts and upper thorax of a woman.

noun

  1. The act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation.

    “a narcotics bust”

  2. A failed enterprise; a bomb.

verb

  1. To break.

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

  2. To arrest (someone) for a crime.

Synonyms

nick

Words that rhyme with busts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guststhruststrustsadjuststrystsdistrustsdustslustsrustscrustsmustsgists

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "busts"?▾

"Busts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "busts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "busts" is /bʌsts/.

What does "busts" mean?▾

Busts: A sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders.

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