How do you pronounce "busts"?

In American English: /ˈbʌsts/ (BUHSTS). In British English: /bˈʌsts/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌsts/ (BUHSTS). In Australian English: /bˈʌsts/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌsts/ (BUHSTS), while in British English it's /bˈʌsts/ (B).

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busts

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/ˈbʌsts/

BUHSTS

Syllable Breakdown

bʌstsbusts

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