How to pronounce frigid
Say it like FRIJ-ud. Frigid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIJ).
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- FRIJ
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frigid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frigid
American and British speakers say frigid in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪdʒəd/ in the US and /ˈfrɪdʒəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIJ-ud.
What does frigid mean?
- Very cold; lacking warmth; icy.
- Chilly in manner; lacking affection or zeal; impassive.
- Sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman.
Where does frigid come from?
Borrowed from Latin frīgidus (“cold”), from frīgeō (“to be cold”), from frīgus (“cold, coldness”), from Proto-Indo-European *sríHgos.
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Questions about saying frigid
How do you pronounce frigid?
Say FRIJ-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪdʒəd/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪdʒəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frigid?
Frigid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIJ). Broken into parts: FRIJ · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say frigid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪdʒəd/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪdʒəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.