How to pronounce frouzy
Say it like FROW-zee. Frouzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROW).
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- FROW
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frouzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frouzy
American and British speakers say frouzy in essentially the same way: /ˈfraʊzi/ in the US and /ˈfraʊzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROW-zee.
What does frouzy mean?
- froward, peevish, offensive to the eye or nose
- fetid, musty; rank; disordered and offensive to the smell or sight
- slovenly; dingy
Words that rhyme with frouzy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frouzy.
Questions about saying frouzy
How do you pronounce frouzy?
Say FROW-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfraʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈfraʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frouzy?
Frouzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROW). Broken into parts: FROW · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say frouzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfraʊzi/ and the British form is /ˈfraʊzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.