How to pronounce flustrated
Say it like FLUHS-tray-tid. Flustrated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHS).
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- FLUHS
- tray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flustrated 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.
- trayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flustrated
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fluh-STRAY-tid.
What does flustrated mean?
- Frustrated to the point of being flustered, or vice versa.
Where does flustrated come from?
Blend of flustered + frustrated.
Questions about saying flustrated
How do you pronounce flustrated?
Say FLUHS-tray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌstreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /fləˈstreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flustrated?
Flustrated has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHS). Broken into parts: FLUHS · tray · tid.
Is flustrated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /fləˈstreɪtɪd/ (fluh-STRAY-tid).