How to Pronounce Rusk

To pronounce "rusk", say RUSK — one syllable, IPA /ɹʌsk/. 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

/ɹʌsk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rusk”

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

What does rusk mean?

noun

  1. A rectangular, hard, dry biscuit
  2. A twice-baked bread, slices of bread baked until they are hard and crisp (also called a zwieback)

Synonyms

Brussels biscuittwice-baked breadzwieback

Words that rhyme with rusk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

duskhusktuskbuskcuskcornhuskbruskebrusquebuskekuskeluskmusk

Related words

zwiebackcrackerbiscuitratchelcrugscruncheonrubble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rusk"?▾

"Rusk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rusk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rusk" is /ɹʌsk/.

What does "rusk" mean?▾

Rusk: A rectangular, hard, dry biscuit

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