How to Pronounce Frustrated

To pronounce "frustrated", say FRUSTR-at-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /fɹəsˈtɹeɪt.ɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/fɹəsˈtɹeɪt.ɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “frustrated”

"frustrated" has 3 syllables: frustr-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does frustrated mean?

verb

  1. To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

    “It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all.”

  2. To hinder or thwart.

    “My clumsy fingers frustrate my typing efforts.”

adjective

  1. Foiled, stopped, disappointed.
  2. Suffering from frustration; dissatisfied, agitated, and/or discontent because one is unable to perform an action or fulfill a desire.

Words that rhyme with frustrated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

thwarteddiscourageddisappointedbaffleddefeatedunsuccessfulfoiledbalked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "frustrated"?▾

"Frustrated" has 3 syllables: frustr · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "frustrated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "frustrated" is /fɹəsˈtɹeɪt.ɪd/.

What does "frustrated" mean?▾

Frustrated: To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

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