How to pronounce frienemy
Say it like FREN-uh-mee. Frienemy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREN).
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- FREN
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frienemy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frienemy
American and British speakers say frienemy in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛnəmi/ in the US and /ˈfrɛnəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREN-uh-mee.
What does frienemy mean?
- Alternative form of frenemy.
Questions about saying frienemy
How do you pronounce frienemy?
Say FREN-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛnəmi/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frienemy?
Frienemy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREN). Broken into parts: FREN · uh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say frienemy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛnəmi/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛnəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.