How to pronounce fremesis
Say it like FREM-uh-sis. Fremesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREM).
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- FREM
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fremesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fremesis
American and British speakers say fremesis in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛməsɪs/ in the US and /ˈfrɛməsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREM-uh-sis.
What does fremesis mean?
- An arch frenemy.
Where does fremesis come from?
Blend of friend + nemesis.
Words that rhyme with fremesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fremesis.
Questions about saying fremesis
How do you pronounce fremesis?
Say FREM-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛməsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛməsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fremesis?
Fremesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREM). Broken into parts: FREM · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say fremesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛməsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛməsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.