How to pronounce frugal
Say it like FROO-gul. Frugal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO).
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- FROO
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frugal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frugal
American and British speakers say frugal in essentially the same way: /ˈfruɡəl/ in the US and /ˈfruːɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROO-gul.
What does frugal mean?
- Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.“frugal advice”
- Obtained by or characterized by frugality.“frugal fortune; frugal fare”
Where does frugal come from?
From Middle French, from Latin frugalis (“virtuous, thrifty”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with frugal
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Questions about saying frugal
How do you pronounce frugal?
Say FROO-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfruɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈfruːɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frugal?
Frugal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO). Broken into parts: FROO · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say frugal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfruɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈfruːɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.