How to pronounce frangipane
Say it like FRAN-jih-payn. Frangipane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAN).
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- FRAN
- jih
- payn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frangipane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- paynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of frangipane
American and British speakers say frangipane in essentially the same way: /ˈfrændʒɪˌpeɪn/ in the US and /ˈfrændʒɪˌpeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAN-jih-payn.
What does frangipane mean?
- A cream made from ground almonds used in confectionery
- A pastry filled with this cream
- Alternative form of frangipani (“type of perfume”).
Where does frangipane come from?
Borrowed from French frangipane; see frangipani for more.
Questions about saying frangipane
How do you pronounce frangipane?
Say FRAN-jih-payn. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrændʒɪˌpeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfrændʒɪˌpeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frangipane?
Frangipane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAN). Broken into parts: FRAN · jih · payn.
Do Americans and Brits say frangipane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrændʒɪˌpeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈfrændʒɪˌpeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.