How to pronounce frilly
Say it like FRIL-ee. Frilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIL).
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- FRIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frilly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frilly
American and British speakers say frilly in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪli/ in the US and /ˈfrɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIL-ee.
What does frilly mean?
- Having frills; frilled.
- Over-elaborate or showy in character or appearance.
Where does frilly come from?
From frill + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with frilly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frilly.
Questions about saying frilly
How do you pronounce frilly?
Say FRIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪli/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frilly?
Frilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIL). Broken into parts: FRIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say frilly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪli/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.