How to pronounce frenzy
Say it like FREN-zee. Frenzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREN).
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- FREN
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frenzy 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.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frenzy
American and British speakers say frenzy in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛnzi/ in the US and /ˈfrɛnzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREN-zee.
What does frenzy mean?
- A state of wild activity or panic.“international media frenzy”
- A violent agitation of the mind approaching madness; rage.
- To render frantic.
- To exhibit a frenzy, such as a feeding frenzy.
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Questions about saying frenzy
How do you pronounce frenzy?
Say FREN-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛnzi/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛnzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frenzy?
Frenzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREN). Broken into parts: FREN · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say frenzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛnzi/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛnzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.