How to pronounce frostnip
Say it like FRAWST-nip. Frostnip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAWST).
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- FRAWST
- nip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frostnip 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.
- nipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of frostnip
American and British speakers say frostnip in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɔstnɪp/ in the US and /ˈfrɒstnɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROST-nip.
What does frostnip mean?
- The first stage of frostbite, involving paling or reddening, numbness, etc.
Where does frostnip come from?
From frost + nip.
Questions about saying frostnip
How do you pronounce frostnip?
Say FRAWST-nip. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɔstnɪp/. In British English it is /ˈfrɒstnɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frostnip?
Frostnip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAWST). Broken into parts: FRAWST · nip.
Do Americans and Brits say frostnip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɔstnɪp/ and the British form is /ˈfrɒstnɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.