How to Pronounce Bluster

To pronounce "bluster", say BLUST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblʌs.tə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈblʌs.tə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bluster”

"bluster" has 2 syllables: blust-er. It rhymes with cluster and lustre, if that helps it stick.

What does bluster mean?

noun

  1. Pompous, officious talk.
  2. A gust of wind.

verb

  1. To speak or protest loudly.

    “When confronted by opposition his reaction was to bluster, which often cowed the meek.”

  2. To act or speak in an unduly threatening manner.

Synonyms

bombast

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Words that rhyme with bluster

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clusterlustrelacklustermusterflusterbestirastirfilibusterjusterdusterthrustergangbuster

Related words

bragboastvauntrodomontadegasconadebraggadociobravadoswagger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bluster"?▾

"Bluster" has 2 syllables: blust · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "bluster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bluster" is /ˈblʌs.tə/.

What does "bluster" mean?▾

Bluster: Pompous, officious talk.

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