How to pronounce frequencies
Say it like FREE-kwun-seez. Frequencies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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- FREE
- kwun
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frequencies 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.
- kwunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frequencies
American and British speakers say frequencies in essentially the same way: /ˈfrikwənsiz/ in the US and /ˈfriːkwənsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREE-kwun-seez.
What does frequencies mean?
- plural of frequency How to pronounce frequency
Questions about saying frequencies
How do you pronounce frequencies?
Say FREE-kwun-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrikwənsiz/. In British English it is /ˈfriːkwənsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frequencies?
Frequencies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · kwun · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say frequencies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrikwənsiz/ and the British form is /ˈfriːkwənsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.