How to Pronounce "hustle and bustle"
expression
HUH-suhl and BUH-suhl
HUS-uhl and BUS-uhl
Definition
Busy and noisy activity, usually in a city or crowded place, where there is a lot of movement and energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəsəɫ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbəsəɫ
British English
hˈʌsəl/ /ˈænd/ /bˈʌsəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUH-suhl and BUH-suhl
UK
HUS-uhl and BUS-uhl
Listen in Context
I miss the hustle and bustle of the city.
The hustle and bustle at the market is exciting.
He doesn't like the hustle and bustle of big cities.
After a week of hustle and bustle, I just want a quiet evening at home.