How to pronounce fracas
Say it like FRAY-kus. Fracas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fracas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fracas
American and British speakers say fracas in essentially the same way: /ˈfreɪkəs/ in the US and /ˈfrækɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAK-ah.
What does fracas mean?
- A noisy disorderly quarrel, fight, brawl, disturbance or scrap.
Where does fracas come from?
From French fracas, derived from fracasser, from Italian fracassare, from fra- + cassare, equivalent to Latin infra + quassare.
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Questions about saying fracas
How do you pronounce fracas?
Say FRAY-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪkəs/. In British English it is /ˈfrækɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fracas?
Fracas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say fracas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfreɪkəs/ and the British form is /ˈfrækɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.