How to Pronounce "thwarted"
word
ˈθwɔɹtɪd
THWOR-tid
θwˈɔːtɪd
th-WAW-tid
Definition
Prevented from achieving something; stopped or blocked from doing what you wanted to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθwɔɹtɪd
British English
θwˈɔːtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THWOR-tid
UK
th-WAW-tid
Listen in Context
Her plans to travel were thwarted by the storm.
The robbery was thwarted by the quick actions of the police.
He felt thwarted in his attempts to get a promotion.
Just when I thought I was making progress, I got thwarted again!