How to pronounce Frankfort
Say it like FRANGK-fert. Frankfort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANGK).
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- FRANGK
- fert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frankfort pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Frankfort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRANGK-fut.
What does Frankfort mean?
- the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
- a German city; an industrial and commercial and financial center
Questions about saying Frankfort
How do you pronounce Frankfort?
Say FRANGK-fert. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋkfɚt/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋkfət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Frankfort?
Frankfort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANGK). Broken into parts: FRANGK · fert.
Is Frankfort pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfræŋkfət/ (FRANGK-fut).