How to pronounce frankfurters
Say it like FRANGK-fer-terz. Frankfurters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANGK).
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- FRANGK
- fer
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frankfurters 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of frankfurters
- 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-fuh-tuz.
What does frankfurters mean?
- plural of frankfurter How to pronounce frankfurter
Questions about saying frankfurters
How do you pronounce frankfurters?
Say FRANGK-fer-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋkfɚtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋkfətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frankfurters?
Frankfurters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANGK). Broken into parts: FRANGK · fer · terz.
Is frankfurters 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 /ˈfræŋkfətəz/ (FRANGK-fuh-tuz).