How to pronounce Frederick
Say it like FRED-rik. Frederick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRED).
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- FRED
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frederick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Frederick
American and British speakers say Frederick in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛdrɪk/ in the US and /ˈfrɛdrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRED-rik.
What does Frederick mean?
- a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
Questions about saying Frederick
How do you pronounce Frederick?
Say FRED-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛdrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛdrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Frederick?
Frederick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRED). Broken into parts: FRED · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say Frederick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛdrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛdrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.