How to pronounce frolic
Say it like FROL-ik. Frolic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROL).
- FROL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of frolic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FROL-ik.
What does frolic mean?
- To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly.“We saw the lambs frolicking in the meadow.”
- Gaiety; merriment.
- A playful antic.
Where does frolic come from?
The first element, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *frawaz, is cognate with Middle English frow (“hasty”); the latter element, ultimately from *-līkaz, is cognate with -ly, -like.
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Words that rhyme with frolic
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Questions about saying frolic
How do you pronounce frolic?
Say FROL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɑlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfrɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frolic?
Frolic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROL). Broken into parts: FROL · ik.
Is frolic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfrɒlɪk/ (FROL-ik).