How to pronounce lustful
Say it like LUHST-ful. Lustful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHST).
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- LUHST
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lustful 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.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lustful
American and British speakers say lustful in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌstfəl/ in the US and /ˈlʌstfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHST-ful.
What does lustful mean?
- Full of lust; driven by lust.
Where does lustful come from?
From Middle English lustful, from Old English lustfull (“desirous, wishful”); equivalent to lust + -ful.
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Words that rhyme with lustful
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Questions about saying lustful
How do you pronounce lustful?
Say LUHST-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌstfəl/. In British English it is /ˈlʌstfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lustful?
Lustful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHST). Broken into parts: LUHST · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say lustful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌstfəl/ and the British form is /ˈlʌstfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.