How to pronounce frappe
Say it like FRAP. Frappe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FRAP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frappe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of frappe
American and British speakers say frappe in essentially the same way: /fræp/ in the US and /fræp/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAP.
What does frappe mean?
- A liqueur or cocktail served on shaved ice.
- A thick milkshake containing ice cream.
- An iced, sweetened, beaten coffee drink, associated with Greek cuisine.
Where does frappe come from?
Borrowed from French frappé.
Words that rhyme with frappe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frappe.
Questions about saying frappe
How do you pronounce frappe?
Say FRAP. The American pronunciation is /fræp/. In British English it is /fræp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frappe?
Frappe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FRAP.
Do Americans and Brits say frappe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fræp/ and the British form is /fræp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.