How to Pronounce "rousted"
word
ˈraʊstɪd
ROW-stid
ɹˈaʊst
ROWST
Definition
To force someone to get up or leave, usually suddenly and with little gentleness. It is often used when someone is disturbed from sleep or made to move from a place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈraʊstɪd
British English
ɹˈaʊst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROW-stid
UK
ROWST
Listen in Context
The campers were rousted from their tents early in the morning.
They were rousted by the police during the night.
He was rousted out of bed to answer the door.
We got rousted when the fire alarm went off at 3 a.m.