How to pronounce frappuccino
Say it like frap-uh-CHEE-noh. Frappuccino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE).
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- frap
- uh
- CHEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frappuccino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- frapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of frappuccino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: frap-uh-CHEE-noh.
What does frappuccino mean?
- An iced coffee drink made with cappuccino blended with other ingredients, such as flavored syrups and whipped cream.
Where does frappuccino come from?
From a Starbucks tradename (Frappuccino), from frappe (“a sort of milkshake”) and cappuccino.
Words that rhyme with frappuccino
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frappuccino.
Questions about saying frappuccino
How do you pronounce frappuccino?
Say frap-uh-CHEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfræpəˈtʃinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌfræpʊˈtʃinəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frappuccino?
Frappuccino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE). Broken into parts: frap · uh · CHEE · noh.
Is frappuccino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfræpʊˈtʃinəʊ/ (frap-uh-CHEE-noh).