How to pronounce frivolously
Say it like FRIV-uh-luh-slee. Frivolously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIV).
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- FRIV
- uh
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frivolously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRIVSay 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frivolously
American and British speakers say frivolously in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪvələsli/ in the US and /ˈfrɪvələsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIV-uh-luh-slee.
What does frivolously mean?
- In a frivolous manner
Where does frivolously come from?
From frivolous + -ly.
Questions about saying frivolously
How do you pronounce frivolously?
Say FRIV-uh-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪvələsli/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪvələsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frivolously?
Frivolously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIV). Broken into parts: FRIV · uh · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say frivolously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪvələsli/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪvələsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.