Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

underbust

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.33 in modern English

Syllables
un-der-bust
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Below the bust.

noun

A corset that begins just under the breasts and extends down to the hips.

noun

The circumference of a woman's chest, measured under the breasts.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From under- + bust.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

underbusts (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

underboob

Questions

What does underbust mean?
Below the bust.
Where does underbust come from?
From under- + bust.

How to pronounce underbust

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “underbust”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “underbust”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “underbust” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.