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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable bust
  • 4 letters
Syllables
bust has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/bʌst/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide bust into syllables?

bust divides as bust. bust has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in bust?

Bust has 1 syllable (bust).

Which syllable is stressed in bust?

The stressed syllable in bust is bust. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce bust?

/bʌst/ in American English.