How to pronounce fretfully
Say it like FRET-fuh-lee. Fretfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRET).
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- FRET
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fretfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fretfully
American and British speakers say fretfully in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛtfəli/ in the US and /ˈfrɛtfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRET-fuh-lee.
What does fretfully mean?
- In a fretful manner.
Where does fretfully come from?
From fretful + -ly.
Words that rhyme with fretfully
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fretfully.
Questions about saying fretfully
How do you pronounce fretfully?
Say FRET-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛtfəli/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛtfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fretfully?
Fretfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRET). Broken into parts: FRET · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fretfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛtfəli/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛtfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.