How to Pronounce Cluster

To pronounce "cluster", say CLUST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklʌstə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈklʌstə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cluster”

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

What does cluster mean?

noun

  1. A group or bunch of several discrete items that are close to each other.

    “A cluster of flowers grew in the pot.”

  2. A number of individuals grouped together or collected in one place; a crowd; a mob.

verb

  1. To form a cluster or group.

    “The children clustered around the puppy.”

  2. To collect into clusters.

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Words that rhyme with cluster

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blusterlustrelacklustermusterflusterbestirastirfilibusterjusterdusterthrustergangbuster

Related words

bunchbundleclumpconstellateflockagglomerationconglomerateaggregate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cluster"?▾

"Cluster" has 2 syllables: clust · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "cluster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cluster" is /ˈklʌstə/.

What does "cluster" mean?▾

Cluster: A group or bunch of several discrete items that are close to each other.

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