How to pronounce frisson
Say it like free-SOHN. Frisson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/friˈsoʊn/free-SOHN
UK British/ˈfriːsɔː/FREE-saw
- free
- SOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frisson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- freeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of frisson
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: FREE-saw.
What does frisson mean?
noun
- A sudden surge of excitement.“I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category.”
- A shiver; a thrill.“Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back.”
Where does frisson come from?
Borrowed from French frisson.
Words that rhyme with frisson
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frisson.
Questions about saying frisson
How do you pronounce frisson?
Say free-SOHN. The American pronunciation is /friˈsoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈfriːsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frisson?
Frisson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOHN). Broken into parts: free · SOHN.
Is frisson pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈfriːsɔː/ (FREE-saw).