Start with the sound /d/, placing the tongue behind the upper teeth.
Make the vowel sound /ʌ/ by opening your mouth slightly.
End with the /st/ blend by placing the tongue behind the upper teeth and releasing quickly.
dast (d-a-st)
doost (d-oo-st)
dost (d-o-st)
same as American
same as American
Open your mouth slightly and relax your tongue.
Keep your tongue behind your upper teeth and release quickly.
Make sure your tongue taps the roof of your mouth firmly.
Tiny particles that settle on surfaces.
/ˈdʌsti/
Covered with dust
/ˈdʌstɪŋ/
Removing dust
/ˈdʌstˌbɪn/
Container for dust
/ˈdʌsti/ has an extra syllable 'ty'.
/ˈdʌstɪŋ/ ends with 'ing' sound.
/ˈdʌstˌbɪn/ starts with 'dust' but has a 'bin' ending.
Practice the /ʌ/ sound separately to ensure clarity in words like 'dust'.
Repeat words with /st/ ending to build confidence.