How to pronounce frothy
Say it like FRAW-thee. Frothy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAW).
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- FRAW
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frothy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frothy
American and British speakers say frothy in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɔθi/ in the US and /ˈfrɒθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROTH-ee.
What does frothy mean?
- Foamy or churned to the point of becoming infused with bubbles.“I like my milkshakes frothy, not flat like this!”
- Lightweight; lacking depth or substance.“songs with frothy lyrics”
- Highly speculative; having high risk and high return.
- A serving of beer.
Where does frothy come from?
From froth + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying frothy
How do you pronounce frothy?
Say FRAW-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɔθi/. In British English it is /ˈfrɒθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frothy?
Frothy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAW). Broken into parts: FRAW · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say frothy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɔθi/ and the British form is /ˈfrɒθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.