How to Pronounce "hustling"
word
/ˈhəsəɫɪŋ/, /ˈhəsɫɪŋ/
HUHS-ling
/hˈʌslɪŋ/
HUSS-ling
Definition
'Hustling' means working very hard and energetically, often to achieve success or earn money. It can also refer to aggressively looking for opportunities or, less commonly, to cheating or scamming.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhəsəɫɪŋ/, /ˈhəsɫɪŋ/
British English
/hˈʌslɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUHS-ling
UK
HUSS-ling
Listen in Context
He is always hustling to earn some extra money.
She was hustling to finish her project on time.
Some people try hustling at night markets for a little extra cash.
Everyone in the city is hustling just to keep up with rent.