How to pronounce Frisbee
Say it like FRIS-bee. Frisbee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIS).
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- FRIS
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frisbee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Frisbee
American and British speakers say Frisbee in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪsbi/ in the US and /ˈfrɪsbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIS-bee.
What does Frisbee mean?
- A disk-shaped gliding toy, sold under the brand name Frisbee.
- A frisbee, a disk-shaped gliding toy of any brand.
- frisbee: the sport involving Frisbees.
- To throw something in the manner of a Frisbee.
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Questions about saying Frisbee
How do you pronounce Frisbee?
Say FRIS-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪsbi/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪsbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Frisbee?
Frisbee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIS). Broken into parts: FRIS · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say Frisbee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪsbi/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪsbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.