How to pronounce fragrant
Say it like FRAY-grunt. Fragrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- grunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fragrant 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.
- gruntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fragrant
American and British speakers say fragrant in essentially the same way: /ˈfreɪɡrənt/ in the US and /ˈfreɪɡrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAY-grunt.
What does fragrant mean?
- Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.“fragrant flower”
- Attractive.
Where does fragrant come from?
Borrowed from Latin frāgrāns, present active participle of frāgrō (“to smell”).
Words that rhyme with fragrant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fragrant.
Questions about saying fragrant
How do you pronounce fragrant?
Say FRAY-grunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪɡrənt/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪɡrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fragrant?
Fragrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · grunt.
Do Americans and Brits say fragrant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfreɪɡrənt/ and the British form is /ˈfreɪɡrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.