How to pronounce frittering
Say it like FRIT-uh-ring. Frittering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIT).
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- FRIT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frittering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of frittering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FRIT-uh-ring.
What does frittering mean?
- present participle and gerund of fritter How to pronounce fritter
Words that rhyme with frittering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frittering.
Questions about saying frittering
How do you pronounce frittering?
Say FRIT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frittering?
Frittering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIT). Broken into parts: FRIT · uh · ring.
Is frittering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfrɪtərɪŋ/ (FRIT-uh-ring).