How to pronounce frantic
Say it like FRAN-tik. Frantic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAN).
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US American/ˈfræntɪk/FRAN-tik
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- FRAN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frantic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does frantic mean?
adjective
- In a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.“They returned the missing child to his frantic mother.”
- Extremely energetic.“frantic music”
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Words that rhyme with frantic
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Questions about saying frantic
How do you pronounce frantic?
Say FRAN-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frantic?
Frantic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAN). Broken into parts: FRAN · tik.