How to pronounce frowny
Say it like FROW-nee. Frowny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROW).
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- FROW
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frowny 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frowny
American and British speakers say frowny in essentially the same way: /ˈfraʊni/ in the US and /ˈfraʊni/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROW-nee.
What does frowny mean?
- Frowning.“She made a frowny face.”
Where does frowny come from?
From frown + -y.
Words that rhyme with frowny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frowny.
Questions about saying frowny
How do you pronounce frowny?
Say FROW-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfraʊni/. In British English it is /ˈfraʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frowny?
Frowny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROW). Broken into parts: FROW · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say frowny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfraʊni/ and the British form is /ˈfraʊni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.