How to pronounce frenum
Say it like FREE-num. Frenum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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- FREE
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frenum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frenum
American and British speakers say frenum in essentially the same way: /ˈfrinəm/ in the US and /ˈfriːnəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREE-num.
What does frenum mean?
- Synonym of frenulum.
Where does frenum come from?
Borrowed from Latin frēnum (“bridle, curb, bit”).
Words that rhyme with frenum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frenum.
Questions about saying frenum
How do you pronounce frenum?
Say FREE-num. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrinəm/. In British English it is /ˈfriːnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frenum?
Frenum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · num.
Do Americans and Brits say frenum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrinəm/ and the British form is /ˈfriːnəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.