How to Pronounce Wanderlust

To pronounce "wanderlust", say WAND-erl-ust — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvændəˌlʊst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈvændəˌlʊst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wanderlust”

"wanderlust" has 3 syllables: wand-erl-ust. It rhymes with robust and thrust, if that helps it stick.

What does wanderlust mean?

noun

  1. A strong impulse or longing to travel.

verb

  1. To feel a strong impulse or longing to travel.
  2. To roam or travel widely.

Synonyms

farsicknessitchy feettravel bug

Antonyms

Heimwehhomesickness

Words that rhyme with wanderlust

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

robustthrustlustjustnonplussedtrustmustadjustbustdistrustmistruststardust

Related words

drivewishwhimodysseyinstinctquestcuriositypulsion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wanderlust"?▾

"Wanderlust" has 3 syllables: wand · erl · ust.

What is the IPA transcription of "wanderlust"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wanderlust" is /ˈvændəˌlʊst/.

What does "wanderlust" mean?▾

Wanderlust: A strong impulse or longing to travel.

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