How do you pronounce "busted"?

In American English: /ˈbʌstɪd/ (BUHST-id). In British English: /bˈɐstɪd/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌstɪd/ (BUHST-id). In Australian English: /bˈʌstɪd/ (B-uhst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌstɪd/ (BUHST-id), while in British English it's /bˈɐstɪd/ (B).

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busted

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/ˈbʌstɪd/

BUHST-id

Syllable Breakdown

bʌstbust·ɪded

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