How to pronounce frisking
Say it like FRIS-king. Frisking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIS).
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- FRIS
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frisking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of frisking
American and British speakers say frisking in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪskɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfrɪskɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIS-king.
What does frisking mean?
- present participle and gerund of frisk How to pronounce frisk
- The act or an instance of checking someone's clothes and body for weapons or contraband.
- The action or motion of one who frisks; a gambol.
Questions about saying frisking
How do you pronounce frisking?
Say FRIS-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪskɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪskɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frisking?
Frisking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIS). Broken into parts: FRIS · king.
Do Americans and Brits say frisking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪskɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪskɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.