How to pronounce busy

Say it like this: /ˈbɪzi/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈbɪzi/

British

What does busy mean?

adjCrowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.

“Be careful crossing that busy street.”

Engaged with or preoccupied by an activity or person.

“Go away, I’m busy sleeping!”

Having much work to do; having much to get done.

“Near-synonym: swamped”

nounA police officer.

verbTo make somebody busy or active; to occupy.

“On my vacation I'll busy myself with gardening.”

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