How do you pronounce "bustard"?

In American English: /ˈbʌstɝd/ (BUHST-urd). In British English: /bˈʌstəd/ (B-uhst). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌstɝd/ (BUHST-urd). In Australian English: /bˈʌstəd/ (B-uhst).

Is "bustard" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌstɝd/ (BUHST-urd), while in British English it's /bˈʌstəd/ (B-uhst).

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bustard

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/ˈbʌstɝd/

BUHST-urd

Syllable Breakdown

bʌstbus·ɝdtard

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