How to pronounce fluster
Say it like FLUHS-ter. Fluster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHS).
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- FLUHS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fluster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLUHS-tuh.
What does fluster mean?
- To throw (someone) into a state of confusion or panic; to befuddle, to confuse.
- To make emotionally overwhelmed or visibly embarrassed, especially in a sexual or romantic context.
- To turn on, to make horny.
- A state of agitation or confusion; a flutter.
Where does fluster come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying fluster
How do you pronounce fluster?
Say FLUHS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌstər/. In British English it is /ˈflʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluster?
Fluster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHS). Broken into parts: FLUHS · ter.
Is fluster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈflʌstə/ (FLUHS-tuh).