How to pronounce frostbitten
Say it like FRAWST-bit-un. Frostbitten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAWST).
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- FRAWST
- bit
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frostbitten 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.
- bitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frostbitten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FROST-bit-un.
What does frostbitten mean?
- Affected by frostbite.“His frostbitten toes would not recover.”
Where does frostbitten come from?
From frost + bitten.
Questions about saying frostbitten
How do you pronounce frostbitten?
Say FRAWST-bit-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɔstˌbɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈfrɒstˌbɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frostbitten?
Frostbitten has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAWST). Broken into parts: FRAWST · bit · un.
Is frostbitten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfrɒstˌbɪtən/ (FROST-bit-un).