How to pronounce thwarted
Say it like THWOR-tid. Thwarted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THWOR).
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- THWOR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thwarted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thwarted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THWAW-tid.
What does thwarted mean?
- simple past and past participle of thwart How to pronounce thwart
- Frustrated, obstructed or prevented.
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Words that rhyme with thwarted
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Questions about saying thwarted
How do you pronounce thwarted?
Say THWOR-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈθwɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈθwɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thwarted?
Thwarted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THWOR). Broken into parts: THWOR · tid.
Is thwarted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθwɔːtɪd/ (THWAW-tid).