How to pronounce frolicking
Say it like FROL-ih-king. Frolicking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROL).
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- FROL
- ih
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frolicking 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of frolicking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FROL-ih-king.
What does frolicking mean?
Where does frolicking come from?
From frolic + -ing.
Words that rhyme with frolicking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frolicking.
Questions about saying frolicking
How do you pronounce frolicking?
Say FROL-ih-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɑlɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɒlɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frolicking?
Frolicking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROL). Broken into parts: FROL · ih · king.
Is frolicking 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 /ˈfrɒlɪkɪŋ/ (FROL-ih-king).