How to pronounce hustled
Say it like HUHS-uld. Hustled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS).
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- HUHS
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hustled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hustled
American and British speakers say hustled in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌsəld/ in the US and /ˈhʌsəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHS-uld.
What does hustled mean?
- simple past and past participle of hustle How to pronounce hustle
Questions about saying hustled
How do you pronounce hustled?
Say HUHS-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌsəld/. In British English it is /ˈhʌsəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hustled?
Hustled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHS). Broken into parts: HUHS · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say hustled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌsəld/ and the British form is /ˈhʌsəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.