How do you pronounce "bustle"?

In American English: /ˈbʌsəl/ (BUHS-uhl). In British English: /bˈʌsəl/ (B-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌsəl/ (BUHS-uhl). In Australian English: /bˈʌsəl/ (B-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌsəl/ (BUHS-uhl), while in British English it's /bˈʌsəl/ (B-uhs).

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bustle

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/ˈbʌsəl/

BUHS-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

bʌsbus·əltle

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