How to pronounce lusting
Say it like LUHS-ting. Lusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHS).
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- LUHS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lusting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lusting
American and British speakers say lusting in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlʌstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHS-ting.
What does lusting mean?
Words that rhyme with lusting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lusting.
Questions about saying lusting
How do you pronounce lusting?
Say LUHS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lusting?
Lusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHS). Broken into parts: LUHS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say lusting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.