How to pronounce frostbite
Say it like FRAWST-byte. Frostbite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAWST).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce frostbite. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FRAWST
- byte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frostbite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAWSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- byteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of frostbite
American and British speakers say frostbite in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt/ in the US and /ˈfrɒstˌbaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROST-byte.
What does frostbite mean?
- An injury suffered as a result of freezing of some part of the body, typically fingers, toes or the nose.
- To expose to the effect of frost, or a frosty air; to blight or nip with frost.
- To engage in winter sailboating.
Where does frostbite come from?
From frost + bite.
Questions about saying frostbite
How do you pronounce frostbite?
Say FRAWST-byte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfrɒstˌbaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frostbite?
Frostbite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAWST). Broken into parts: FRAWST · byte.
Do Americans and Brits say frostbite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfrɒstˌbaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.