How to Pronounce Rusting

To pronounce "rusting", say RUST-ing — 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

RUST-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rusting”

"rusting" has 2 syllables: rust-ing. It rhymes with disgusting and dusting, if that helps it stick.

What does rusting mean?

verb

  1. To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.

    “The patio furniture had rusted in the wind-driven spray.”

  2. To cause to oxidize.

    “The wind-driven spray had thoroughly rusted the patio furniture.”

noun

  1. The development of rust on a surface.

Synonyms

corrodeoxidiseoxidize

Words that rhyme with rusting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disgustingdustingfistingthrustingmistinglustingdistinguetrustingbustingcrustingadjustingreadjusting

Related words

subcriticalcorrosionpittingrustproofingcorrodingcrackingparkerizationanti-rust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rusting"?▾

"Rusting" has 2 syllables: rust · ing.

What does "rusting" mean?▾

Rusting: To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.

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