Start with the 'r' sound using your tongue near the roof of your mouth.
Move to the 'ʌ' sound, which is like 'uh' with a relaxed jaw.
End with the soft 'st' sound by touching the roof of your mouth and releasing.
rust (missing 'st' sound)
r-st (missing vowel sound)
rust-e (adding an extra vowel)
same as American
same as American
same as American
rust (missing 'st' sound)
r-st (missing vowel sound)
rust-e (adding an extra vowel)
Use your tongue near the roof of your mouth without touching it.
Yes, it's similar to 'uh' as in 'run'.
Rust has only one syllable.
Rust is the reddish-brown substance formed on iron due to moisture or air.
/ˈrʌsti/
Covered with rust
/ˈrʌstɪŋ/
Process of forming rust
/ˈrʌstinəs/
The quality of having rust
Rust and rusty differ in the final 'i' sound.
Rust and rusting differ as rusting includes an '-ing' ending.
Rust and rustiness differ as rustiness is a three-syllable word.
Practice making the 'r' sound without touching your tongue to the roof of your mouth.
Combine 's' and 't' quickly and lightly to end the word smoothly.