How to pronounce wanderlust
Say it like WAHN-der-luhst. Wanderlust has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN).
- WAHN
- der
- luhst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wanderlust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- luhstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of wanderlust
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WON-duh-lust.
What does wanderlust mean?
- A strong impulse or longing to travel.
- An impulse to be unfaithful or seek out other romantic or sexual partners; a straying heart.
- To feel a strong impulse or longing to travel.
- To roam or travel widely.
Where does wanderlust come from?
Borrowed from German Wanderlust (“an urge to travel; a love of the ‘great outdoors’”), from wandern (“to wander; to hike”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *wendʰ- (“to turn; to wind”)) + Lust (“a desire, a wish to do or have something;
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- farsickness
- itchy feet
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying wanderlust
How do you pronounce wanderlust?
Say WAHN-der-luhst. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑndɚˌlʌst/. In British English it is /ˈwɒndəlʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wanderlust?
Wanderlust has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN). Broken into parts: WAHN · der · luhst.
Is wanderlust 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 /ˈwɒndəlʌst/ (WON-duh-lust).