How to pronounce frater
Say it like FRAY-ter. Frater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of frater
- 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: FRAY-tuh.
What does frater mean?
- A monk.
- A frater house.
- A comrade.
Where does frater come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin frāter (“brother”).
Words that rhyme with frater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frater.
Words that sound like frater
Questions about saying frater
How do you pronounce frater?
Say FRAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frater?
Frater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · ter.
Is frater 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 /ˈfreɪtə/ (FRAY-tuh).
What words sound the same as frater?
Frater sounds the same as freighter in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.