How to pronounce frumentary
Say it like FROO-mun-ter-ee. Frumentary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO).
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- FROO
- mun
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frumentary 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frumentary
American and British speakers say frumentary in essentially the same way: /ˈfrumənˌtɛri/ in the US and /ˈfruːməntəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FROO-mun-tuh-ree.
What does frumentary mean?
- Of or pertaining to the production and distribution of wheat.
Questions about saying frumentary
How do you pronounce frumentary?
Say FROO-mun-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrumənˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈfruːməntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frumentary?
Frumentary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO). Broken into parts: FROO · mun · ter · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say frumentary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrumənˌtɛri/ and the British form is /ˈfruːməntəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.