How to pronounce frankfurter
Say it like FRANGK-fur-ter. Frankfurter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANGK).
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- FRANGK
- fur
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frankfurter 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.
- furKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of frankfurter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FRANGK-fur-tuh.
What does frankfurter mean?
- A moist sausage of soft, even texture and flavor, often made from mechanically recovered meat or meat slurry.
Where does frankfurter come from?
From German Frankfurter, the demonym of Frankfurt.
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Questions about saying frankfurter
How do you pronounce frankfurter?
Say FRANGK-fur-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋkfɝtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋkfɜːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frankfurter?
Frankfurter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANGK). Broken into parts: FRANGK · fur · ter.
Is frankfurter 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 /ˈfræŋkfɜːtə/ (FRANGK-fur-tuh).