How to pronounce frau
Say it like FROW. Frau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FROW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of frau
American and British speakers say frau in essentially the same way: /fraʊ/ in the US and /fraʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROW.
What does frau mean?
- A woman, especially a German woman.
Where does frau come from?
Borrowed from German Frau.
Words that rhyme with frau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frau.
Questions about saying frau
How do you pronounce frau?
Say FROW. The American pronunciation is /fraʊ/. In British English it is /fraʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frau?
Frau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FROW.
Do Americans and Brits say frau the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fraʊ/ and the British form is /fraʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.