How do you pronounce bust?

The word "bust" can be pronounced in two different ways, depending on its meaning:

1. As a noun, meaning "a sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest": It is pronounced "bust" (rhymes with "dust").

2. As a verb, meaning "to break, to fail, or to ruin": It is pronounced "bʌst" (rhymes with "must").

So, it depends on the context!