Pronunciation
How to pronounce “bus”
“bus” is pronounced /bʌs/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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bus
/bʌs/
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'bus' is one beat: /bʌs/. Watch the /ʌ/ sound — Relaxed, neutral, jaw mid — the 'uh' in cup (stressed).Meaning
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
“he always rode the bus to work”
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