How to pronounce lust
Say it like LUHST. Lust is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lust
American and British speakers say lust in essentially the same way: /lʌst/ in the US and /lʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHST.
What does lust mean?
- a strong sexual desire
- self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
Words that rhyme with lust
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lust.
Questions about saying lust
How do you pronounce lust?
Say LUHST. The American pronunciation is /lʌst/. In British English it is /lʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lust?
Lust is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say lust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌst/ and the British form is /lʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.