How do you pronounce "frustrate"?

In American English: /ˈfrʌˌstreɪt/ (FRUH-strayt). In British English: /fɹɐstɹˈeɪt/ (FRⱯSTR). In Canadian English: /ˈfrʌˌstreɪt/ (FRUH-strayt). In Australian English: /fɹʌstɹˈeɪt/ (fruhstr-AYT).

Is "frustrate" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfrʌˌstreɪt/ (FRUH-strayt), while in British English it's /fɹɐstɹˈeɪt/ (FRⱯSTR).

How to Pronounce "frustrate"

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frustrate

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/ˈfrʌˌstreɪt/

FRUH-strayt

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frʌfrus·streɪttrate

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