How to pronounce flustered
Say it like FLUHS-terd. Flustered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHS).
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- FLUHS
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flustered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flustered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLUHS-tud.
What does flustered mean?
- Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion.“The speaker became quite flustered when she dropped all her notes.”
- Emotionally overwhelmed or visibly embarrassed, especially in a sexual or romantic context.
- Mildly turned on, mildly horny.
- simple past and past participle of fluster How to pronounce fluster
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Words that rhyme with flustered
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Questions about saying flustered
How do you pronounce flustered?
Say FLUHS-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌstɚd/. In British English it is /ˈflʌstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flustered?
Flustered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHS). Broken into parts: FLUHS · terd.
Is flustered 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 /ˈflʌstəd/ (FLUHS-tud).