How to pronounce fretsome
Say it like FRET-sum. Fretsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRET).
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- FRET
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fretsome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fretsome
American and British speakers say fretsome in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛtsəm/ in the US and /ˈfrɛtsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRET-sum.
What does fretsome mean?
- Characterised or marked by fretting or fretfulness; fidgety, restless.
Where does fretsome come from?
From fret + -some.
Words that rhyme with fretsome
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fretsome.
Questions about saying fretsome
How do you pronounce fretsome?
Say FRET-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛtsəm/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛtsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fretsome?
Fretsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRET). Broken into parts: FRET · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say fretsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛtsəm/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛtsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.