How to pronounce effrontery
Say it like ih-FRUHN-tuh-ree. Effrontery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHN).
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- ih
- FRUHN
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effrontery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of effrontery
American and British speakers say effrontery in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfrʌntəri/ in the US and /ɪˈfrʌntəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FRUHN-tuh-ree.
What does effrontery mean?
- Insolent and shameless audacity.“We even had the effrontery to suggest that he should leave the country.”
- An act of insolent and shameless audacity.“Any refusal to salute the president shall be counted as an effrontery.”
Where does effrontery come from?
From late 17th century French effronterie, from effronté (“shameless, insolent”), from Old French esfronté, from Vulgar Latin *exfrontātus.
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Questions about saying effrontery
How do you pronounce effrontery?
Say ih-FRUHN-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfrʌntəri/. In British English it is /ɪˈfrʌntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effrontery?
Effrontery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHN). Broken into parts: ih · FRUHN · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say effrontery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfrʌntəri/ and the British form is /ɪˈfrʌntəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.