How to pronounce frolicsome
Say it like FROL-ik-sum. Frolicsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfrɑlɪksəm/FROL-ik-sum
UK British/ˈfrɒlɪksəm/FROL-ik-sum
- FROL
- ik
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frolicsome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frolicsome
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FROL-ik-sum.
What does frolicsome mean?
adjective
- Characterised or marked by frolicking; playful.
Where does frolicsome come from?
From frolic + -some.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying frolicsome
How do you pronounce frolicsome?
Say FROL-ik-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɑlɪksəm/. In British English it is /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frolicsome?
Frolicsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROL). Broken into parts: FROL · ik · sum.
Is frolicsome 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 /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/ (FROL-ik-sum).