How to pronounce frittered
Say it like FRIT-erd. Frittered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIT).
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- FRIT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frittered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of frittered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FRIT-ud.
What does frittered mean?
- simple past and past participle of fritter How to pronounce fritter
Words that rhyme with frittered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frittered.
Questions about saying frittered
How do you pronounce frittered?
Say FRIT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frittered?
Frittered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIT). Broken into parts: FRIT · erd.
Is frittered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfrɪtəd/ (FRIT-ud).