How to pronounce flustering
Say it like FLUHS-tuh-ring. Flustering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHS).
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- FLUHS
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flustering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flustering
American and British speakers say flustering in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌstərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflʌstərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHS-tuh-ring.
What does flustering mean?
Where does flustering come from?
From fluster + -ing.
Words that rhyme with flustering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flustering.
Questions about saying flustering
How do you pronounce flustering?
Say FLUHS-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌstərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflʌstərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flustering?
Flustering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHS). Broken into parts: FLUHS · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say flustering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌstərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflʌstərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.