How to pronounce frotteur
Say it like fraw-TUR. Frotteur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- fraw
- TUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frotteur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- frawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of frotteur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fraw-TUR.
What does frotteur mean?
- One who commits an act of frotteurism.
Where does frotteur come from?
Borrowed from French frotteur (“one who rubs”).
Words that rhyme with frotteur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frotteur.
Questions about saying frotteur
How do you pronounce frotteur?
Say fraw-TUR. The American pronunciation is /frɔˈtɝ/. In British English it is /frɔːˈtɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frotteur?
Frotteur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: fraw · TUR.
Is frotteur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /frɔːˈtɜː/ (fraw-TUR).