How to Pronounce "thwart"
word
ˈθwɔɹt
THWAWRT
θwˈɔːt
th-WAWT
Definition
To stop someone or something from succeeding or from doing what they want to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθwɔɹt
British English
θwˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THWAWRT
UK
th-WAWT
Listen in Context
Police managed to thwart the robbery.
The storm thwarted our travel plans.
She was determined not to let anyone thwart her dreams.
A last-minute goal thwarted the team’s hopes of winning the championship.