How to Pronounce Mistrustful

To pronounce "mistrustful", say MISTR-ustf-ul — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

MISTR-ustf-ul

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💡 Tip for remembering “mistrustful”

"mistrustful" has 3 syllables: mistr-ustf-ul. It rhymes with lustful and distrustful, if that helps it stick.

What does mistrustful mean?

adjective

  1. Having mistrust, lacking trust (in someone or something).
  2. Expressing or showing a lack of trust.

Synonyms

distrustfulsuspiciousuntrustingwary

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Words that rhyme with mistrustful

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lustfuldistrustfullistfultrustfulmistfulthrustfulgustful

Related words

distrustfuluntrustingsuspiciousleerywaryscepticalmisconfidentmisdoubtful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mistrustful"?▾

"Mistrustful" has 3 syllables: mistr · ustf · ul.

What does "mistrustful" mean?▾

Mistrustful: Having mistrust, lacking trust (in someone or something).

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