How to pronounce frequent
Say it like FREE-kwunt. Frequent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
- FREE
- kwunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frequent 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.
- kwuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frequent
American and British speakers say frequent in essentially the same way: /ˈfrikwənt/ in the US and /ˈfriːkwənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREE-kwunt.
What does frequent mean?
- Done or occurring often; common.“I take frequent breaks so I don't get too tired.”
- Occurring at short intervals.
- Addicted to any course of conduct; inclined to indulge in any practice; habitual; persistent.
- To visit often.“I used to frequent that restaurant.”
Where does frequent come from?
From Old French frequent, from Latin frequens (“crowded, crammed, frequent, repeated, etc.”), possibly from a Proto-Indo-European *bʰrekʷ- (“to cram together”).
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Questions about saying frequent
How do you pronounce frequent?
Say FREE-kwunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrikwənt/. In British English it is /ˈfriːkwənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frequent?
Frequent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · kwunt.
Do Americans and Brits say frequent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrikwənt/ and the British form is /ˈfriːkwənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.