How to pronounce lusty
Say it like LUHS-tee. Lusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHS).
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- LUHS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lusty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lusty
American and British speakers say lusty in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌsti/ in the US and /ˈlʌsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHS-tee.
What does lusty mean?
- Exhibiting lust (in the obsolete sense meaning "vigor"); strong, healthy, robust; vigorous; full of sap or vitality.
- Hearty, merry, gleesome, enthusiastic, lively, stirring.
Where does lusty come from?
West Frisian lustich (“amusing, funny”), Dutch lustig (“cheerful”), German lustig (“amusing”), Danish lystig (“merry”), Swedish lustig (“funny”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lusty
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Questions about saying lusty
How do you pronounce lusty?
Say LUHS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌsti/. In British English it is /ˈlʌsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lusty?
Lusty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHS). Broken into parts: LUHS · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say lusty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌsti/ and the British form is /ˈlʌsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.