How to Pronounce "bust a gut"
expression
ˈbəst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡət
BUHST-uh-GUHT
bˈʌst/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʌt
BUST-uh-GUT
Definition
To work extremely hard at something, or (in informal speech) to laugh very hard. The exact meaning depends on the context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡət
British English
bˈʌst/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʌt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHST-uh-GUHT
UK
BUST-uh-GUT
Listen in Context
She busted a gut to get top grades in school.
He busted a gut trying to finish the job on time.
We bust a gut every day to keep this place running.
I nearly busted a gut laughing at that joke last night.