How to pronounce frowst
Say it like FROWST. Frowst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FROWST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frowst pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROWSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of frowst
American and British speakers say frowst in essentially the same way: /fraʊst/ in the US and /fraʊst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROWST.
What does frowst mean?
- Stuffiness; stifling warmth in a room.
- To enjoy being in a warm, close, stuffy place.
Where does frowst come from?
Back-formation from frowsty.
Words that rhyme with frowst
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frowst.
Questions about saying frowst
How do you pronounce frowst?
Say FROWST. The American pronunciation is /fraʊst/. In British English it is /fraʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frowst?
Frowst is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FROWST.
Do Americans and Brits say frowst the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fraʊst/ and the British form is /fraʊst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.