How to pronounce frisky
Say it like FRIS-kee. Frisky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIS).
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- FRIS
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frisky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frisky
American and British speakers say frisky in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪski/ in the US and /ˈfrɪski/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIS-kee.
What does frisky mean?
- Abounding in energy or playfulness.“He had his hands full, with three frisky kittens in the house.”
- Sexually aroused.
Where does frisky come from?
From frisk + -y.
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Words that rhyme with frisky
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Questions about saying frisky
How do you pronounce frisky?
Say FRIS-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪski/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪski/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frisky?
Frisky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIS). Broken into parts: FRIS · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say frisky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪski/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪski/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.