How to pronounce Frankfurt
Say it like FRANGK-fert. Frankfurt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANGK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Frankfurt. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FRANGK
- fert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRANGK-fut.
What does Frankfurt mean?
- a German city; an industrial and commercial and financial center
Where does Frankfurt come from?
From German Frankfurt.
Questions about saying Frankfurt
How do you pronounce Frankfurt?
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 Frankfurt?
Frankfurt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANGK). Broken into parts: FRANGK · fert.
Is Frankfurt 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).