American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'bus' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "bus" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "bus"

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Simple pronunciation
buhs
IPA transcription
/bəs/
Word frequency
1,691st

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What does "bus" mean?

  1. A large vehicle that carries many passengers along a set path with scheduled stops

Examples of "bus" in a sentence

  • He missed the bus this morning.
  • She takes the bus to work every day.
  • The bus came late today.

How common is "bus"?

Bus is the 1,691st most common word in English.

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