How to pronounce fretter
Say it like FRET-er. Fretter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRET).
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- FRET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fretter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fretter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FRET-uh.
What does fretter mean?
- One who or that which frets.
Where does fretter come from?
From Middle English fretere (“that which frets, devours, or corrodes”), equivalent to fret + -er.
Words that rhyme with fretter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fretter.
Questions about saying fretter
How do you pronounce fretter?
Say FRET-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fretter?
Fretter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRET). Broken into parts: FRET · er.
Is fretter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfrɛtə/ (FRET-uh).