How to pronounce frottage
Say it like FRAH-tahzh. Frottage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAH).
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US American/ˈfrɑtɑʒ/FRAH-tahzh
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- FRAH
- tahzh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frottage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tahzhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does frottage mean?
verb
- To rub, especially to rub onto one surface placed upon another surface that is textured, in order to create a mottled or patterned area on the first surface.
- To rub parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation.
- A method of making an image by placing a piece of paper against an object and then rubbing over it, usually with a pencil or charcoal.
- An illustration made by means of frottage.
- The practice of rubbing parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation.
Where does frottage come from?
From French frottage (“rubbing”), from frotter (“to rub”) + -age (suffix forming nouns).
Questions about saying frottage
How do you pronounce frottage?
Say FRAH-tahzh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɑtɑʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frottage?
Frottage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAH). Broken into parts: FRAH · tahzh.