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How to Pronounce "busted"

word

/ˈbəstɪd/
BUH-stid
/bˈʌstɪd/
BUH-stid

Definition

'Busted' is an informal word meaning broken or not working, or caught doing something wrong. The exact meaning depends on the situation.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈbəstɪd/

British English

/bˈʌstɪd/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

BUH-stid

UK

BUH-stid

Listen in Context

My bike is busted.

The TV is busted, so we can't watch anything.

You copied my answers? You're busted.

I dropped my phone, and now the screen is totally busted.