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.