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How to pronounce busy

adjective Having things to do.

Written sound guide

BIZee
/ˈbɪzi/2 syllables

Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.

Find the sounds

Break it down.

Give BIZ the strongest beat

The first vowel is the short i in sit. The s sounds like z.

01BIZStrongest beat
02eeLighter beat

Say it in context

Try a whole sentence.

“I am busy this afternoon.”

Your turn

A little out-loud practice.

  1. 1

    Say busy slowly. Give BIZ the strongest beat.

  2. 2

    Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.

  3. 3

    Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with busy.

What should I check?

The first vowel is the short i in sit. The s sounds like z. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.

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