How to Pronounce Robust

To pronounce "robust", say ROB-ust — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹəʊˈbʌst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹəʊˈbʌst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “robust”

"robust" has 2 syllables: rob-ust. It rhymes with thrust and lust, if that helps it stick.

What does robust mean?

adjective

  1. Evincing strength and health; strong.

    “A robust wall was put up.”

  2. Violent; rough; rude.

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Words that rhyme with robust

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrustlustjustnonplussedtrustmustadjustbustdistrustmistruststardustunjust

Related words

strongsturdyhardystalwartvigorousstoutbuirdlytasteful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "robust"?▾

"Robust" has 2 syllables: rob · ust.

What is the IPA transcription of "robust"?▾

The IPA transcription of "robust" is /ɹəʊˈbʌst/.

What does "robust" mean?▾

Robust: Evincing strength and health; strong.

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