How to Pronounce "rusts"
word
ˈɹəsts
RUSTS
ɹˈʌsts
RUSTS
Definition
'Rusts' is the third person singular present tense of 'rust', meaning that something (usually metal) slowly turns reddish-brown and weakens over time because of moisture and air. It commonly describes what happens to iron or steel objects when they are not protected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəsts
British English
ɹˈʌsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUSTS
UK
RUSTS
Listen in Context
The old bike rusts if you leave it outside in the rain.
Iron rusts faster near the sea.
If a tool rusts, it can break easily.
My garden gate rusts every year, no matter how often I repaint it.