How to pronounce frenetic
Say it like fruh-NET-ik. Frenetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- fruh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frenetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of frenetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fruh-NET-ik.
What does frenetic mean?
- Frenzied and frantic, harried; having extreme enthusiasm or energy.“After a week of working at a frenetic pace, she was ready for Saturday.”
- One who is frenetic.
Where does frenetic come from?
Etymologically, initial stress would be expected (compare the syncopic form phrentic); the modern pronunciation with stress on the second syllable is due to the influence of other words ending in -etic such as phonetic and sympathetic.
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Words that rhyme with frenetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frenetic.
Questions about saying frenetic
How do you pronounce frenetic?
Say fruh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /frəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /frəˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frenetic?
Frenetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: fruh · NET · ik.
Is frenetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /frəˈnɛtɪk/ (fruh-NET-ik).