How to pronounce "rust"

rust

Noun
American
/rʌst/

Syllable Breakdown

rust

How natives say rust

British
/rʌst/

Syllable Breakdown

rust

How natives say rust

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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.

Common Mistakes

  • rust (missing 'st' sound)

  • r-st (missing vowel sound)

  • rust-e (adding an extra vowel)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • rust (missing 'st' sound)

  • r-st (missing vowel sound)

  • rust-e (adding an extra vowel)

FAQ

How do I pronounce the 'r' sound?

Use your tongue near the roof of your mouth without touching it.

Is the 'u' sound in rust like in 'run'?

Yes, it's similar to 'uh' as in 'run'.

What is the syllable count for rust?

Rust has only one syllable.

Definition

rust

Rust is the reddish-brown substance formed on iron due to moisture or air.

Word Family

rusty

/ˈrʌsti/

adjective

Covered with rust

Example: The chain is rusty.

rusting

/ˈrʌstɪŋ/

verb

Process of forming rust

Example: Iron starts rusting.

rustiness

/ˈrʌstinəs/

noun

The quality of having rust

Example: The car's rustiness is a problem.

Key Pronunciation Differences

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.

Pro Tips

Tip 1: Practice the 'r' Sound

Practice making the 'r' sound without touching your tongue to the roof of your mouth.

Tip 2: Ending 'st' Sound Practice

Combine 's' and 't' quickly and lightly to end the word smoothly.

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