How to Pronounce Thwarting

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

THWART-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “thwarting”

"thwarting" has 2 syllables: thwart-ing. It rhymes with courting and supporting, if that helps it stick.

What does thwarting 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.

noun

  1. An instance of blocking or obstructing.

Synonyms

balkfoilspoil

Antonyms

promote

Words that rhyme with thwarting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

courtingsupportingconsortingsportingcavortingexhortingsnortingsortingreportingextortingresortingexporting

Related words

foilingpreventivepreventativefrustrativefrustrationfrustratingblockinghindering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thwarting"?▾

"Thwarting" has 2 syllables: thwart · ing.

What does "thwarting" mean?▾

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

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