How to Pronounce Rusts

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

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/ɹʌsts/

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

What does rusts mean?

noun

  1. The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.

    “The rust on my bicycle chain made cycling to work very dangerous.”

  2. A similar substance based on another metal (usually with qualification, such as "copper rust").

    “aerugo. Green or blue-green copper rust; verdigris. (American Heritage Dictionary, 1973)”

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.”

Synonyms

corrodeoxidiseoxidize

Words that rhyme with rusts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guststhruststrustsadjuststrystsdistrustsdustslustscrustsmustsbustsgists

Related words

rustycoloredeatcorrodechromaticcorrodesheteroeciousoxidizes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rusts"?▾

"Rusts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rusts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rusts" is /ɹʌsts/.

What does "rusts" mean?▾

Rusts: The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.

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