How to pronounce frenemies
Say it like FREN-ih-meez. Frenemies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREN).
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- FREN
- ih
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frenemies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frenemies
American and British speakers say frenemies in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛnɪmiz/ in the US and /ˈfrɛnɪmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREN-ih-meez.
What does frenemies mean?
- plural of frenemy How to pronounce frenemy
Questions about saying frenemies
How do you pronounce frenemies?
Say FREN-ih-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛnɪmiz/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛnɪmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frenemies?
Frenemies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREN). Broken into parts: FREN · ih · meez.
Do Americans and Brits say frenemies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛnɪmiz/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛnɪmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.