How to pronounce frankenstein
Say it like FRANG-kun-styne. Frankenstein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG).
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- FRANG
- kun
- styne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frankenstein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- styneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of frankenstein
American and British speakers say frankenstein in essentially the same way: /ˈfræŋkənˌstaɪn/ in the US and /ˈfræŋkənˌstaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRANG-kun-styne.
What does frankenstein mean?
- A stretch in which one walks forward with their arms extended while kicking their legs forward to touch their hands.
- Alternative letter-case form of Frankenstein.
- To perform the frankenstein stretch.
- Alternative letter-case form of Frankenstein.
Questions about saying frankenstein
How do you pronounce frankenstein?
Say FRANG-kun-styne. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋkənˌstaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋkənˌstaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frankenstein?
Frankenstein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG). Broken into parts: FRANG · kun · styne.
Do Americans and Brits say frankenstein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræŋkənˌstaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈfræŋkənˌstaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.