How to pronounce frankly
Say it like FRANG-klee. Frankly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG).
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- FRANG
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frankly 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frankly
American and British speakers say frankly in essentially the same way: /ˈfræŋkli/ in the US and /ˈfræŋkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRANG-klee.
What does frankly mean?
- (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that“honestly, I don't believe it”“candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience”
Where does frankly come from?
From frank + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with frankly
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Questions about saying frankly
How do you pronounce frankly?
Say FRANG-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋkli/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frankly?
Frankly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG). Broken into parts: FRANG · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say frankly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræŋkli/ and the British form is /ˈfræŋkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.