How to pronounce fraidy
Say it like FRAY-dee. Fraidy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fraidy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fraidy
American and British speakers say fraidy in essentially the same way: /ˈfreɪdi/ in the US and /ˈfreɪdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAY-dee.
What does fraidy mean?
- Afraid.
- Cowardly.
Where does fraidy come from?
From afraid + -y.
Words that rhyme with fraidy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fraidy.
Questions about saying fraidy
How do you pronounce fraidy?
Say FRAY-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪdi/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fraidy?
Fraidy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say fraidy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfreɪdi/ and the British form is /ˈfreɪdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.