How to pronounce frugality
Say it like froo-GAL-uh-tee. Frugality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAL).
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- froo
- GAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frugality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- frooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- GALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frugality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: froo-GAL-uh-tee.
What does frugality mean?
- The quality of being frugal; prudent economy.
- A sparing use; sparingness.
Where does frugality come from?
Borrowed from Middle French frugalité.
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Questions about saying frugality
How do you pronounce frugality?
Say froo-GAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /fruˈɡæləti/. In British English it is /fruːˈɡæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frugality?
Frugality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAL). Broken into parts: froo · GAL · uh · tee.
Is frugality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fruːˈɡæləti/ (froo-GAL-uh-tee).