how to pronounce gust

/ˈɡʌst/

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gust is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of gust in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… and decatur clocked a gust at 46 miles …”

meanings of gust

noun:

A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
Intellectual taste; fancy.
Any rush or outburst (of water, emotion, etc.).
Relish, enjoyment, appreciation.
The physiological faculty of taste.

verb:

To taste.
To blow in gusts.
To have a relish for.

name:

A surname.

gust frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word gust occurs in english on average 1.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.