How to pronounce frizzy
Say it like FRIZ-ee. Frizzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIZ).
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- FRIZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frizzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frizzy
American and British speakers say frizzy in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪzi/ in the US and /ˈfrɪzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIZ-ee.
What does frizzy mean?
- Formed of a mass of small, tight, wiry curls; unruly or extending in all directions.“The wet weather made her hair frizzy and untidy.”
- A small amount of unkempt, curly hair
Where does frizzy come from?
From frizz + -y.
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Words that rhyme with frizzy
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Questions about saying frizzy
How do you pronounce frizzy?
Say FRIZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪzi/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frizzy?
Frizzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIZ). Broken into parts: FRIZ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say frizzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪzi/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.