How to pronounce rustc

rustc is most commonly pronounced "rust see" (/ˈrʌstsiː/). This is the widely-used reading among engineers, though edge cases exist.

The Rust compiler. The "c" is for "compiler" and is almost always read as the letter C: RUST-see (rust + C). A minority say "rust-cee" identically; "rustk" (one syllable) is heard but uncommon. Compare gcc/clang usage where the trailing letter is spoken.

Alternate readings you might hear:

• "rust kay" /ˈrʌstkeɪ/

Source: rustc book — "What is rustc?"

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