How to Pronounce Flustered

To pronounce "flustered", say FLUST-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

FLUST-er-ed

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"flustered" has 3 syllables: flust-er-ed. It rhymes with bustard and blustered, if that helps it stick.

verb

To make hot and rosy, as with drinking.
(by extension) To confuse; befuddle; throw into panic by making overwrought with confusion.
“He seemed to get flustered when speaking in front of too many people.”

adjective

Confused, befuddled, in a state of panic by having become overwrought with confusion.
“The speaker became quite flustered when she dropped all her notes.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "flustered"?▾

"Flustered" has 3 syllables: flust · er · ed.

What does "flustered" mean?▾

Flustered: To make hot and rosy, as with drinking.

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