How to pronounce friendlier
Say it like FREND-lee-er. Friendlier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREND).
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- FREND
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Friendlier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of friendlier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FREND-lee-uh.
What does friendlier mean?
- comparative form of friendly: more friendly How to pronounce friendly
Questions about saying friendlier
How do you pronounce friendlier?
Say FREND-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛndliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛndliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in friendlier?
Friendlier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREND). Broken into parts: FREND · lee · er.
Is friendlier 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 /ˈfrɛndliə/ (FREND-lee-uh).