How to Pronounce Thwarted

To pronounce "thwarted", say THWART-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

THWART-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “thwarted”

"thwarted" has 2 syllables: thwart-ed. It rhymes with retorted and contorted, if that helps it stick.

What does thwarted mean?

verb

  1. To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent.

    “Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm.”

  2. To place (something) across (another thing); to position crosswise.

Synonyms

balkfoilspoil

Antonyms

promote

Words that rhyme with thwarted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retortedcontortedpurportedassorteddistortedsupportedescortedcourtedextortedsnortedabortedsorted

Related words

frustrateddisappointeddefeatedunsuccessfulfoileddiscomfitedfrustratefrustration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thwarted"?▾

"Thwarted" has 2 syllables: thwart · ed.

What does "thwarted" mean?▾

Thwarted: To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent.

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