How to pronounce frowsy
Say it like FROW-zee. Frowsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROW).
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- FROW
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frowsy 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 frowsy
American and British speakers say frowsy in essentially the same way: /ˈfraʊzi/ in the US and /ˈfraʊzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROW-zee.
What does frowsy mean?
- Having a dingy, neglected, and scruffy appearance.
Where does frowsy come from?
Unknown, but perhaps related to the dialectal adjective frowsty.
Words that rhyme with frowsy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frowsy.
Questions about saying frowsy
How do you pronounce frowsy?
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 frowsy?
Frowsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROW). Broken into parts: FROW · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say frowsy 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.