How to pronounce frabjous
Say it like FRAB-jus. Frabjous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAB).
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- FRAB
- jus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frabjous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frabjous
American and British speakers say frabjous in essentially the same way: /ˈfræbdʒəs/ in the US and /ˈfræbdʒəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAB-jus.
What does frabjous mean?
- Fabulous, joyous; great, wonderful.
Where does frabjous come from?
Originally a nonce word in Lewis Carroll's poem “Jabberwocky” (see the quotation); probably a blend of fair + fabulous + joyous.
Questions about saying frabjous
How do you pronounce frabjous?
Say FRAB-jus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræbdʒəs/. In British English it is /ˈfræbdʒəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frabjous?
Frabjous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAB). Broken into parts: FRAB · jus.
Do Americans and Brits say frabjous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræbdʒəs/ and the British form is /ˈfræbdʒəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.