How to pronounce fretting
Say it like FRET-ing. Fretting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRET).
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- FRET
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fretting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fretting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FRET-ing.
What does fretting mean?
- An irritation or worrying; a worry.
- A gnawing or eating away.
- present participle and gerund of fret How to pronounce fret
Words that rhyme with fretting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fretting.
Questions about saying fretting
How do you pronounce fretting?
Say FRET-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fretting?
Fretting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRET). Broken into parts: FRET · ing.
Is fretting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfrɛtɪŋ/ (FRET-ing).