How to pronounce froideur
Say it like frwo-DUR. Froideur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUR).
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- frwo
- DUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Froideur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- frwoKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of froideur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fwo-DUR.
What does froideur mean?
- A cold or indifferent manner.
- A chill in relations.
Where does froideur come from?
Borrowed from French froideur (literally “coldness”).
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Words that rhyme with froideur
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Questions about saying froideur
How do you pronounce froideur?
Say frwo-DUR. The American pronunciation is /frwɑˈdɝ/. In British English it is /fwɒˈdɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in froideur?
Froideur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUR). Broken into parts: frwo · DUR.
Is froideur 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 /fwɒˈdɜː/ (fwo-DUR).