How to Pronounce Lust

To pronounce "lust", say LUST — one syllable, IPA /lʌst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/lʌst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lust”

"lust" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with robust and thrust, if that helps it stick.

What does lust mean?

noun

  1. A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

    “Seeing Kim fills me with a passionate lust.”

  2. A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.

    “The boarders hide their lust to go home.”

verb

  1. (usually in the phrase "lust after") To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

    “He was lusting after the woman in the tight leather miniskirt.”

Synonyms

lustihoodpotencyvigourvirility

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Words that rhyme with lust

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

robustthrustjustnonplussedtrustmustadjustbustdistrustmistruststardustunjust

Related words

lustfulnesslecherousnesshungercravestarvethirstluxuriaenjoyment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lust"?▾

"Lust" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lust"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lust" is /lʌst/.

What does "lust" mean?▾

Lust: A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.

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