frustrate

/frʌˈstreɪt/

Syllables frus·trate

Stress frus-TRATE

Phonics Breakdown

frus

/frʌs/

short u

trate

/streɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to prevent someone from succeeding or to cause someone to feel upset

Sound Reference

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frus=/frʌs/(frustration) + trate=/streɪt/(straight)

Example

Lack of time can frustrate even the best students.