How to Pronounce Dust

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

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/dʌst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dust”

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

What does dust mean?

noun

  1. Fine particles
  2. The act of cleaning by dusting.

verb

  1. To remove dust from.

    “The cleaning lady needs a stool to dust the cupboard.”

  2. To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.

    “Dusting always makes me cough.”

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Words that rhyme with dust

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

robustthrustlustjustnonplussedtrustmustadjustbustdistrustmistruststardust

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dust"?▾

"Dust" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dust"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dust" is /dʌst/.

What does "dust" mean?▾

Dust: Fine particles

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